12/4 Minus 8/5, Solve 12/4 - 8/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 8/5 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 8/5?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 8/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 8/5
12/4 - 8/5
The LCM of 4 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20
= 12 x 5 - 8 x 4/20
= 60 - 32/20
= 28/20
= 7/5
Result: 7/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 8/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 8/5?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 8/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 5 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/5.
2. What is 12/4 minus 8/5 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 8/5 as a fraction is equal to 7/5.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 8/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 8/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/5 quickly.