Subtract 12/20 from 56/6
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 12/20
56/6 - 12/20 is 131/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
56/6 = 56 × 10/6 × 10 = 560/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
12/20 = 12 × 3/20 × 3 = 36/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/60 - 36/60 = 560 - 36/60 = 524/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/15
- In mixed form: 811/15
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