Subtract 2/3 from 12/20
12/20 - 2/3 is -1/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 3 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/60 - 40/60 = 36 - 40/60 = -4/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/15
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