Subtract 2/12 from 20/3
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 2/12
20/3 - 2/12 is 13/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
20/3 = 20 × 4/3 × 4 = 80/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
2/12 = 2 × 1/12 × 1 = 2/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/12 - 2/12 = 80 - 2/12 = 78/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/2
- In mixed form: 61/2
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