Subtract 40/60 from 20/12
1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 40/60
20/12 - 40/60 is 1/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 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 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/60 - 40/60 = 100 - 40/60 = 60/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/1
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