Subtract 36/12 from 14/20
1st number: 14/20, 2nd number: 3 0/12
14/20 - 36/12 is -23/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/60 - 180/60 = 42 - 180/60 = -138/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/10
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