Subtract 20/75 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 20/75
56/12 - 20/75 is 22/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
56/12 = 56 × 25/12 × 25 = 1400/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1400/300 - 80/300 = 1400 - 80/300 = 1320/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/5
- In mixed form: 42/5
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