Subtract 45/12 from 20/8
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 3 9/12
20/8 - 45/12 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
20/8 = 20 × 3/8 × 3 = 60/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
45/12 = 45 × 2/12 × 2 = 90/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/24 - 90/24 = 60 - 90/24 = -30/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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