Subtract 20/18 from 12/5
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 2/18
12/5 - 20/18 is 58/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
12/5 = 12 × 18/5 × 18 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/90 - 100/90 = 216 - 100/90 = 116/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 58/45
- In mixed form: 113/45
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