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Subtract 9/16 from 20/12

1st number: 1 8/12, 2nd number: 9/16

20/12 - 9/16 is 53/48.

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,
    9/16 = 9 × 3/16 × 3 = 27/48
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    80/48 - 27/48 = 80 - 27/48 = 53/48
  5. In mixed form: 15/48

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