Subtract 8/12 from 20/56
20/56 - 8/12 is -13/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
20/56 = 20 × 3/56 × 3 = 60/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
8/12 = 8 × 14/12 × 14 = 112/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/168 - 112/168 = 60 - 112/168 = -52/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/42
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