Subtract 9/56 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 9/56
20/12 - 9/56 is 253/168.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
20/12 = 20 × 14/12 × 14 = 280/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
9/56 = 9 × 3/56 × 3 = 27/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/168 - 27/168 = 280 - 27/168 = 253/168 - In mixed form: 185/168
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