Subtract 12/8 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 4/8
20/3 - 12/8 is 31/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
20/3 = 20 × 8/3 × 8 = 160/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
12/8 = 12 × 3/8 × 3 = 36/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/24 - 36/24 = 160 - 36/24 = 124/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/6
- In mixed form: 51/6
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