Subtract 1/10 from 12/20
12/20 - 1/10 is 1/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 10 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
12/20 = 12 × 1/20 × 1 = 12/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
1/10 = 1 × 2/10 × 2 = 2/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/20 - 2/20 = 12 - 2/20 = 10/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/2
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