12/5 Minus 15/20, Solve 12/5 - 15/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/5 and 15/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/5 and 15/20?
The given fractions are 12/5 and 15/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/5 and 15/20
12/5 - 15/20
The LCM of 5 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 5 | 5, 20 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 4 = 20
= 12 x 4 - 15 x 1/20
= 48 - 15/20
= 33/20
Result: 33/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/5 and 15/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/5 and 15/20?
To subtract fractions 12/5 and 15/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 33/20.
2. What is 12/5 minus 15/20 as a fraction?
12/5 minus 15/20 as a fraction is equal to 33/20.
3. How to subtract 12/5 and 15/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/5 and 15/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 33/20 quickly.