Subtract 20/60 from 96/9
1st number: 10 6/9, 2nd number: 20/60
96/9 - 20/60 is 31/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
96/9 = 96 × 20/9 × 20 = 1920/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
20/60 = 20 × 3/60 × 3 = 60/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1920/180 - 60/180 = 1920 - 60/180 = 1860/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/3
- In mixed form: 101/3
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