Subtract 12/45 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 12/45
20/3 - 12/45 is 32/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
20/3 = 20 × 15/3 × 15 = 300/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
12/45 = 12 × 1/45 × 1 = 12/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/45 - 12/45 = 300 - 12/45 = 288/45 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/5
- In mixed form: 62/5
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