12/1 Minus 20/16, Solve 12/1 - 20/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/1 and 20/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/1 and 20/16?
The given fractions are 12/1 and 20/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/1 and 20/16
12/1 - 20/16
The LCM of 1 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 16
= 12 x 16 - 20 x 1/16
= 192 - 20/16
= 172/16
= 43/4
Result: 43/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/1 and 20/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/1 and 20/16?
To subtract fractions 12/1 and 20/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 43/4.
2. What is 12/1 minus 20/16 as a fraction?
12/1 minus 20/16 as a fraction is equal to 43/4.
3. How to subtract 12/1 and 20/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/1 and 20/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 43/4 quickly.