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Subtract 2/12 from 56/20

1st number: 2 16/20, 2nd number: 2/12

56/20 - 2/12 is 79/30.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    56/20 = 56 × 3/20 × 3 = 168/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    168/60 - 10/60 = 168 - 10/60 = 158/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/30
  6. In mixed form: 219/30

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