12/3 Minus 20/18, Solve 12/3 - 20/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/3 and 20/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/3 and 20/18?
The given fractions are 12/3 and 20/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/3 and 20/18
12/3 - 20/18
The LCM of 3 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 3, 18 |
| 1, 6 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 6 = 18
= 12 x 6 - 20 x 1/18
= 72 - 20/18
= 52/18
= 26/9
Result: 26/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/3 and 20/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/3 and 20/18?
To subtract fractions 12/3 and 20/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 26/9.
2. What is 12/3 minus 20/18 as a fraction?
12/3 minus 20/18 as a fraction is equal to 26/9.
3. How to subtract 12/3 and 20/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/3 and 20/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 26/9 quickly.