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Subtract 18/20 from 12/2

1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 18/20

12/2 - 18/20 is 51/10.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 20 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 10 = 20,
    12/2 = 12 × 10/2 × 10 = 120/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    18/20 = 18 × 1/20 × 1 = 18/20
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    120/20 - 18/20 = 120 - 18/20 = 102/20
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/10
  6. In mixed form: 51/10

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