12/4 Minus 6/20, Solve 12/4 - 6/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 6/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/4 and 6/20?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 6/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 6/20
12/4 - 6/20
The LCM of 4 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 4, 20 |
| 2 | 2, 10 |
| 1, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 5 = 20
= 12 x 5 - 6 x 1/20
= 60 - 6/20
= 54/20
= 27/10
Result: 27/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 6/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 6/20?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 6/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 27/10.
2. What is 12/4 minus 6/20 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 6/20 as a fraction is equal to 27/10.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 6/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 6/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 27/10 quickly.