Subtract 40/20 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 2 0/20
12/6 - 40/20 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
12/6 = 12 × 10/6 × 10 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/60 - 120/60 = 120 - 120/60 = 0/60 - The answer is 0
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