Subtract 12/8 from 20/60
1st number: 20/60, 2nd number: 1 4/8
20/60 - 12/8 is -7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
20/60 = 20 × 2/60 × 2 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
12/8 = 12 × 15/8 × 15 = 180/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
40/120 - 180/120 = 40 - 180/120 = -140/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/6
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