Subtract 20/6 from 49/8
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 3 2/6
49/8 - 20/6 is 67/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
49/8 = 49 × 3/8 × 3 = 147/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
20/6 = 20 × 4/6 × 4 = 80/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/24 - 80/24 = 147 - 80/24 = 67/24 - In mixed form: 219/24
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