Subtract 12/42 from 20/18
1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 12/42
20/18 - 12/42 is 52/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
20/18 = 20 × 7/18 × 7 = 140/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
12/42 = 12 × 3/42 × 3 = 36/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/126 - 36/126 = 140 - 36/126 = 104/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 52/63
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