12/20 Minus 3/3, Solve 12/20 - 3/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/20 and 3/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/20 and 3/3?
The given fractions are 12/20 and 3/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/20 and 3/3
12/20 - 3/3
The LCM of 20 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 12 x 3 - 3 x 20/60
= 36 - 60/60
= -24/60
= -2/5
Result: -2/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/20 and 3/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/20 and 3/3?
To subtract fractions 12/20 and 3/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 3 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/5.
2. What is 12/20 minus 3/3 as a fraction?
12/20 minus 3/3 as a fraction is equal to -2/5.
3. How to subtract 12/20 and 3/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/20 and 3/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/5 quickly.