Subtract 12/18 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 12/18
20/10 - 12/18 is 4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
20/10 = 20 × 9/10 × 9 = 180/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
12/18 = 12 × 5/18 × 5 = 60/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/90 - 60/90 = 180 - 60/90 = 120/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
- In mixed form: 11/3
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