Subtract 6/12 from 90/20
1st number: 4 10/20, 2nd number: 6/12
90/20 - 6/12 is 4/1.
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,
90/20 = 90 × 3/20 × 3 = 270/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/60 - 30/60 = 270 - 30/60 = 240/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/1
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