Subtract 7/12 from 20/6
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 7/12
20/6 - 7/12 is 11/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
20/6 = 20 × 2/6 × 2 = 40/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
7/12 = 7 × 1/12 × 1 = 7/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/12 - 7/12 = 40 - 7/12 = 33/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/4
- In mixed form: 23/4
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