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Subtract 35/6 from 20/8

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 5 5/6

20/8 - 35/6 is -10/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 6 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    35/6 = 35 × 4/6 × 4 = 140/24
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    60/24 - 140/24 = 60 - 140/24 = -80/24
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3

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