Subtract 20/80 from 60/18
1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 20/80
60/18 - 20/80 is 37/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 40 = 720,
60/18 = 60 × 40/18 × 40 = 2400/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
20/80 = 20 × 9/80 × 9 = 180/720 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2400/720 - 180/720 = 2400 - 180/720 = 2220/720 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/12
- In mixed form: 31/12
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