Subtract 6/20 from 35/9
1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 6/20
35/9 - 6/20 is 323/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
6/20 = 6 × 9/20 × 9 = 54/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/180 - 54/180 = 700 - 54/180 = 646/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 323/90
- In mixed form: 353/90
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