Subtract 4/6 from 7/20
7/20 - 4/6 is -19/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
21/60 - 40/60 = 21 - 40/60 = -19/60
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