Subtract 20/3 from 56/4
1st number: 14 0/4, 2nd number: 6 2/3
56/4 - 20/3 is 22/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
56/4 = 56 × 3/4 × 3 = 168/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
20/3 = 20 × 4/3 × 4 = 80/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
168/12 - 80/12 = 168 - 80/12 = 88/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
- In mixed form: 71/3
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