Subtract 2/12 from 20/9
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 2/12
20/9 - 2/12 is 37/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
20/9 = 20 × 4/9 × 4 = 80/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
2/12 = 2 × 3/12 × 3 = 6/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/36 - 6/36 = 80 - 6/36 = 74/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/18
- In mixed form: 21/18
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