Subtract 21/12 from 3/20
1st number: 3/20, 2nd number: 1 9/12
3/20 - 21/12 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
3/20 = 3 × 3/20 × 3 = 9/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
21/12 = 21 × 5/12 × 5 = 105/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/60 - 105/60 = 9 - 105/60 = -96/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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