Subtract 20/12 from 70/18
1st number: 3 16/18, 2nd number: 1 8/12
70/18 - 20/12 is 20/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
70/18 = 70 × 2/18 × 2 = 140/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
20/12 = 20 × 3/12 × 3 = 60/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/36 - 60/36 = 140 - 60/36 = 80/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 20/9
- In mixed form: 22/9
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