Subtract 4/20 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 4/20
18/12 - 4/20 is 13/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
4/20 = 4 × 3/20 × 3 = 12/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/60 - 12/60 = 90 - 12/60 = 78/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/10
- In mixed form: 13/10
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