Subtract 12/6 from 40/2
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 2 0/6
40/2 - 12/6 is 18/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
40/2 = 40 × 3/2 × 3 = 120/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
12/6 = 12 × 1/6 × 1 = 12/6 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/6 - 12/6 = 120 - 12/6 = 108/6 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/1
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