11/20 Minus 12/9, Solve 11/20 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/20 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/20 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 11/20 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/20 and 12/9
11/20 - 12/9
The LCM of 20 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 11 x 9 - 12 x 20/180
= 99 - 240/180
= -141/180
= -47/60
Result: -47/60
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/20 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/20 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 11/20 and 12/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 9 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -47/60.
2. What is 11/20 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
11/20 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to -47/60.
3. How to subtract 11/20 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/20 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -47/60 quickly.