Subtract 12/80 from 2/20
2/20 - 12/80 is -1/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
2/20 = 2 × 4/20 × 4 = 8/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/80 - 12/80 = 8 - 12/80 = -4/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/20
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