12/18 Minus 20/6, Solve 12/18 - 20/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/18 and 20/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/18 and 20/6?
The given fractions are 12/18 and 20/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/18 and 20/6
12/18 - 20/6
The LCM of 18 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 2 | 18, 6 |
| 3 | 9, 3 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 1 x 3 = 18
= 12 x 1 - 20 x 3/18
= 12 - 60/18
= -48/18
= -8/3
Result: -8/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/18 and 20/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/18 and 20/6?
To subtract fractions 12/18 and 20/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 6 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/3.
2. What is 12/18 minus 20/6 as a fraction?
12/18 minus 20/6 as a fraction is equal to -8/3.
3. How to subtract 12/18 and 20/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/18 and 20/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/3 quickly.