Subtract 12/9 from 5/20
1st number: 5/20, 2nd number: 1 3/9
5/20 - 12/9 is -13/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
5/20 = 5 × 9/20 × 9 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
12/9 = 12 × 20/9 × 20 = 240/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
45/180 - 240/180 = 45 - 240/180 = -195/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/12
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