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Subtract 10/3 from 6/20

1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 3 1/3

6/20 - 10/3 is -91/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 3 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    10/3 = 10 × 20/3 × 20 = 200/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    18/60 - 200/60 = 18 - 200/60 = -182/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/30

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