Subtract 24/8 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 3 0/8
20/12 - 24/8 is -4/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
20/12 = 20 × 2/12 × 2 = 40/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
24/8 = 24 × 3/8 × 3 = 72/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/24 - 72/24 = 40 - 72/24 = -32/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/3
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