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Subtract 28/20 from 24/6

1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 8/20

24/6 - 28/20 is 13/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    24/6 = 24 × 10/6 × 10 = 240/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    28/20 = 28 × 3/20 × 3 = 84/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    240/60 - 84/60 = 240 - 84/60 = 156/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/5
  6. In mixed form: 23/5

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