Subtract 6/60 from 20/80
20/80 - 6/60 is 3/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
6/60 = 6 × 4/60 × 4 = 24/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/240 - 24/240 = 60 - 24/240 = 36/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/20
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