Subtract 12/24 from 20/10
1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 12/24
20/10 - 12/24 is 3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
20/10 = 20 × 12/10 × 12 = 240/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/120 - 60/120 = 240 - 60/120 = 180/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3/2
- In mixed form: 11/2
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