Subtract 20/12 from 1/6
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 8/12
1/6 - 20/12 is -3/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
1/6 = 1 × 2/6 × 2 = 2/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
20/12 = 20 × 1/12 × 1 = 20/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/12 - 20/12 = 2 - 20/12 = -18/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/2
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