Subtract 12/84 from 20/90
20/90 - 12/84 is 5/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
20/90 = 20 × 14/90 × 14 = 280/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
12/84 = 12 × 15/84 × 15 = 180/1260 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/1260 - 180/1260 = 280 - 180/1260 = 100/1260 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/63
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