Subtract 20/3 from 50/6
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 6 2/3
50/6 - 20/3 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
50/6 = 50 × 1/6 × 1 = 50/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
20/3 = 20 × 2/3 × 2 = 40/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/6 - 40/6 = 50 - 40/6 = 10/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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