Subtract 10/16 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 10/16
20/12 - 10/16 is 25/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
20/12 = 20 × 4/12 × 4 = 80/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/48 - 30/48 = 80 - 30/48 = 50/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/24
- In mixed form: 11/24
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