Subtract 21/20 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 1 1/20
56/6 - 21/20 is 497/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
56/6 = 56 × 10/6 × 10 = 560/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
21/20 = 21 × 3/20 × 3 = 63/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/60 - 63/60 = 560 - 63/60 = 497/60 - In mixed form: 817/60
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