Subtract 14/12 from 20/5
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/12
20/5 - 14/12 is 17/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
20/5 = 20 × 12/5 × 12 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/60 - 70/60 = 240 - 70/60 = 170/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/6
- In mixed form: 25/6
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