Subtract 12/10 from 20/18
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 1 2/10
20/18 - 12/10 is -4/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
20/18 = 20 × 5/18 × 5 = 100/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
12/10 = 12 × 9/10 × 9 = 108/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/90 - 108/90 = 100 - 108/90 = -8/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/45
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