Subtract 20/24 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 20/24
30/12 - 20/24 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
30/12 = 30 × 2/12 × 2 = 60/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
20/24 = 20 × 1/24 × 1 = 20/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/24 - 20/24 = 60 - 20/24 = 40/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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