Subtract 20/6 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 3 2/6
18/12 - 20/6 is -11/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
18/12 = 18 × 1/12 × 1 = 18/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
20/6 = 20 × 2/6 × 2 = 40/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/12 - 40/12 = 18 - 40/12 = -22/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/6
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