Subtract 20/4 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 5 0/4
14/12 - 20/4 is -23/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
14/12 = 14 × 1/12 × 1 = 14/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
20/4 = 20 × 3/4 × 3 = 60/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/12 - 60/12 = 14 - 60/12 = -46/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/6
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