Subtract 20/60 from 1/2
1/2 - 20/60 is 1/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
1/2 = 1 × 30/2 × 30 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
20/60 = 20 × 1/60 × 1 = 20/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 20/60 = 30 - 20/60 = 10/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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