12/6 Minus 16/20, Solve 12/6 - 16/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/6 and 16/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/6 and 16/20?
The given fractions are 12/6 and 16/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/6 and 16/20
12/6 - 16/20
The LCM of 6 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
| 2 | 6, 20 |
| 3, 10 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 10 = 60
= 12 x 10 - 16 x 3/60
= 120 - 48/60
= 72/60
= 6/5
Result: 6/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/6 and 16/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/6 and 16/20?
To subtract fractions 12/6 and 16/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 20 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 6/5.
2. What is 12/6 minus 16/20 as a fraction?
12/6 minus 16/20 as a fraction is equal to 6/5.
3. How to subtract 12/6 and 16/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/6 and 16/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 6/5 quickly.