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Subtract 6/12 from 10/20

10/20 - 6/12 is 0/1.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/60 - 30/60 = 30 - 30/60 = 0/60
  5. The answer is 0

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