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Subtract 20/18 from 12/20

1st number: 12/20, 2nd number: 1 2/18

12/20 - 20/18 is -23/45.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    20/18 = 20 × 10/18 × 10 = 200/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    108/180 - 200/180 = 108 - 200/180 = -92/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/45

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