Subtract 6/20 from 84/12
1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 6/20
84/12 - 6/20 is 67/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
84/12 = 84 × 5/12 × 5 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
420/60 - 18/60 = 420 - 18/60 = 402/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 67/10
- In mixed form: 67/10
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