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Subtract 1/20 from 60/18

1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 1/20

60/18 - 1/20 is 197/60.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    60/18 = 60 × 10/18 × 10 = 600/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    600/180 - 9/180 = 600 - 9/180 = 591/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/60
  6. In mixed form: 317/60

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