Subtract 12/45 from 20/84
20/84 - 12/45 is -1/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
20/84 = 20 × 15/84 × 15 = 300/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
12/45 = 12 × 28/45 × 28 = 336/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
300/1260 - 336/1260 = 300 - 336/1260 = -36/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/35
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