Subtract 12/20 from 36/6
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 12/20
36/6 - 12/20 is 27/5.
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,
36/6 = 36 × 10/6 × 10 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/60 - 36/60 = 360 - 36/60 = 324/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 27/5
- In mixed form: 52/5
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