Subtract 9/20 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 9/20
56/6 - 9/20 is 533/60.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/60 - 27/60 = 560 - 27/60 = 533/60 - In mixed form: 853/60
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