Subtract 20/6 from 4/2
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 3 2/6
4/2 - 20/6 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
4/2 = 4 × 3/2 × 3 = 12/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
20/6 = 20 × 1/6 × 1 = 20/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/6 - 20/6 = 12 - 20/6 = -8/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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