Subtract 3/10 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 3/10
20/12 - 3/10 is 41/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
20/12 = 20 × 5/12 × 5 = 100/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
3/10 = 3 × 6/10 × 6 = 18/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 18/60 = 100 - 18/60 = 82/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 41/30
- In mixed form: 111/30
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