Subtract 20/3 from 70/6
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 6 2/3
70/6 - 20/3 is 5/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
70/6 = 70 × 1/6 × 1 = 70/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
20/3 = 20 × 2/3 × 2 = 40/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/6 - 40/6 = 70 - 40/6 = 30/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/1
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