Subtract 18/12 from 6/20
1st number: 6/20, 2nd number: 1 6/12
6/20 - 18/12 is -6/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
6/20 = 6 × 3/20 × 3 = 18/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/60 - 90/60 = 18 - 90/60 = -72/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -6/5
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