Subtract 14/40 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 14/40
20/12 - 14/40 is 79/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
20/12 = 20 × 10/12 × 10 = 200/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/120 - 42/120 = 200 - 42/120 = 158/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/60
- In mixed form: 119/60
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