Subtract 9/12 from 32/20
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 9/12
32/20 - 9/12 is 17/20.
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,
32/20 = 32 × 3/20 × 3 = 96/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
96/60 - 45/60 = 96 - 45/60 = 51/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/20
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