12/5 Minus 4/20, Solve 12/5 - 4/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/5 and 4/20 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 4/20?
The given fractions are 12/5 and 4/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/5 and 4/20
12/5 - 4/20
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 - 4 x 1/20
= 48 - 4/20
= 44/20
= 11/5
Result: 11/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/5 and 4/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/5 and 4/20?
To subtract fractions 12/5 and 4/20 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 11/5.
2. What is 12/5 minus 4/20 as a fraction?
12/5 minus 4/20 as a fraction is equal to 11/5.
3. How to subtract 12/5 and 4/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/5 and 4/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/5 quickly.