Subtract 10/20 from 8/3
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 10/20
8/3 - 10/20 is 13/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/60 - 30/60 = 160 - 30/60 = 130/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/6
- In mixed form: 21/6
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