Subtract 14/20 from 63/12
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 14/20
63/12 - 14/20 is 91/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
63/12 = 63 × 5/12 × 5 = 315/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
14/20 = 14 × 3/20 × 3 = 42/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
315/60 - 42/60 = 315 - 42/60 = 273/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/20
- In mixed form: 411/20
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