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Subtract 20/16 from 20/12

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

20/12 - 20/16 is 5/12.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   20/12 = 20 × 4/12 × 4 = 80/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   20/16 = 20 × 3/16 × 3 = 60/48
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   80/48 - 60/48 = 80 - 60/48 = 20/48
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/12

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