Subtract 12/9 from 16/20
1st number: 16/20, 2nd number: 1 3/9
16/20 - 12/9 is -8/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/180 - 240/180 = 144 - 240/180 = -96/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/15
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