Subtract 20/6 from 16/12
1st number: 1 4/12, 2nd number: 3 2/6
16/12 - 20/6 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
16/12 = 16 × 1/12 × 1 = 16/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
20/6 = 20 × 2/6 × 2 = 40/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/12 - 40/12 = 16 - 40/12 = -24/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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