1/2 Minus 12/20, Solve 1/2 - 12/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 12/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/2 and 12/20?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 12/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 12/20
1/2 - 12/20
The LCM of 2 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 2, 20 |
| 1, 10 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 10 = 20
= 1 x 10 - 12 x 1/20
= 10 - 12/20
= -2/20
= -1/10
Result: -1/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 12/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 12/20?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 12/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/10.
2. What is 1/2 minus 12/20 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 12/20 as a fraction is equal to -1/10.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 12/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 12/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/10 quickly.