Subtract 30/12 from 20/40
1st number: 20/40, 2nd number: 2 6/12
20/40 - 30/12 is -2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
30/12 = 30 × 10/12 × 10 = 300/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/120 - 300/120 = 60 - 300/120 = -240/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1
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