Subtract 20/48 from 6/20
6/20 - 20/48 is -7/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
6/20 = 6 × 12/20 × 12 = 72/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/240 - 100/240 = 72 - 100/240 = -28/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/60
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