Subtract 12/20 from 14/9
1st number: 1 5/9, 2nd number: 12/20
14/9 - 12/20 is 43/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
14/9 = 14 × 20/9 × 20 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
12/20 = 12 × 9/20 × 9 = 108/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/180 - 108/180 = 280 - 108/180 = 172/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/45
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