Subtract 12/96 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 12/96
20/12 - 12/96 is 37/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
20/12 = 20 × 8/12 × 8 = 160/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
12/96 = 12 × 1/96 × 1 = 12/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/96 - 12/96 = 160 - 12/96 = 148/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/24
- In mixed form: 113/24
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