Subtract 2/20 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 2/20
56/12 - 2/20 is 137/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
56/12 = 56 × 5/12 × 5 = 280/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/60 - 6/60 = 280 - 6/60 = 274/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/30
- In mixed form: 417/30
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