Subtract 20/18 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 1 2/18
16/12 - 20/18 is 2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 18 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
16/12 = 16 × 3/12 × 3 = 48/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
20/18 = 20 × 2/18 × 2 = 40/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/36 - 40/36 = 48 - 40/36 = 8/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/9
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