Subtract 80/12 from 10/20
1st number: 10/20, 2nd number: 6 8/12
10/20 - 80/12 is -37/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
10/20 = 10 × 3/20 × 3 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
80/12 = 80 × 5/12 × 5 = 400/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 400/60 = 30 - 400/60 = -370/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/6
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