Subtract 6/20 from 8/10
8/10 - 6/20 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 20 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
8/10 = 8 × 2/10 × 2 = 16/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
6/20 = 6 × 1/20 × 1 = 6/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/20 - 6/20 = 16 - 6/20 = 10/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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