Subtract 20/70 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 20/70
20/12 - 20/70 is 29/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
20/12 = 20 × 35/12 × 35 = 700/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
20/70 = 20 × 6/70 × 6 = 120/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/420 - 120/420 = 700 - 120/420 = 580/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/21
- In mixed form: 18/21
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