Subtract 20/5 from 12/18
1st number: 12/18, 2nd number: 4 0/5
12/18 - 20/5 is -10/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
20/5 = 20 × 18/5 × 18 = 360/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/90 - 360/90 = 60 - 360/90 = -300/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -10/3
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