Subtract 20/5 from 12/8
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 4 0/5
12/8 - 20/5 is -5/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
12/8 = 12 × 5/8 × 5 = 60/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
20/5 = 20 × 8/5 × 8 = 160/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/40 - 160/40 = 60 - 160/40 = -100/40 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/2
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