Subtract 5/12 from 40/20
1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 5/12
40/20 - 5/12 is 19/12.
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,
40/20 = 40 × 3/20 × 3 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/60 - 25/60 = 120 - 25/60 = 95/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/12
- In mixed form: 17/12
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