Subtract 20/80 from 32/6
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 20/80
32/6 - 20/80 is 61/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
32/6 = 32 × 40/6 × 40 = 1280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
20/80 = 20 × 3/80 × 3 = 60/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1280/240 - 60/240 = 1280 - 60/240 = 1220/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/12
- In mixed form: 51/12
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