Subtract 12/9 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 1 3/9
20/8 - 12/9 is 7/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
12/9 = 12 × 8/9 × 8 = 96/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/72 - 96/72 = 180 - 96/72 = 84/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/6
- In mixed form: 11/6
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