Subtract 20/40 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 20/40
16/12 - 20/40 is 5/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
16/12 = 16 × 10/12 × 10 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/120 - 60/120 = 160 - 60/120 = 100/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/6
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