Subtract 2/20 from 60/6
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 2/20
60/6 - 2/20 is 99/10.
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,
60/6 = 60 × 10/6 × 10 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
600/60 - 6/60 = 600 - 6/60 = 594/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 99/10
- In mixed form: 99/10
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