Subtract 6/20 from 12/3
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 6/20
12/3 - 6/20 is 37/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
12/3 = 12 × 20/3 × 20 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/60 - 18/60 = 240 - 18/60 = 222/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/10
- In mixed form: 37/10
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