Subtract 6/20 from 8/6
1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 6/20
8/6 - 6/20 is 31/30.
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,
8/6 = 8 × 10/6 × 10 = 80/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/60 - 18/60 = 80 - 18/60 = 62/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/30
- In mixed form: 11/30
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