Subtract 20/12 from 56/90
1st number: 56/90, 2nd number: 1 8/12
56/90 - 20/12 is -47/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
56/90 = 56 × 2/90 × 2 = 112/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
20/12 = 20 × 15/12 × 15 = 300/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
112/180 - 300/180 = 112 - 300/180 = -188/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/45
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