Subtract 12/9 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 3/9
20/3 - 12/9 is 16/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
20/3 = 20 × 3/3 × 3 = 60/9 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
12/9 = 12 × 1/9 × 1 = 12/9 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/9 - 12/9 = 60 - 12/9 = 48/9 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/3
- In mixed form: 51/3
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