Subtract 12/20 from 24/6
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 12/20
24/6 - 12/20 is 17/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
24/6 = 24 × 10/6 × 10 = 240/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/60 - 36/60 = 240 - 36/60 = 204/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/5
- In mixed form: 32/5
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