Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/7 and 20/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 12/7 and 20/10?

The given fractions are 12/7 and 20/10

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/7 and 20/10

12/7 - 20/10

The LCM of 7 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 70

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70


= 12 x 10 - 20 x 7/70

= 120 - 140/70

= -20/70

= -2/7

Result: -2/7

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/7 and 20/10

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/7 and 20/10?

To subtract fractions 12/7 and 20/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 10 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/7.

2. What is 12/7 minus 20/10 as a fraction?

12/7 minus 20/10 as a fraction is equal to -2/7.

3. How to subtract 12/7 and 20/10 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 12/7 and 20/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/7 quickly.