12/7 Minus 5/20, Solve 12/7 - 5/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/7 and 5/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/7 and 5/20?
The given fractions are 12/7 and 5/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/7 and 5/20
12/7 - 5/20
The LCM of 7 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 140
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140
= 12 x 20 - 5 x 7/140
= 240 - 35/140
= 205/140
= 41/28
Result: 41/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/7 and 5/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/7 and 5/20?
To subtract fractions 12/7 and 5/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 20 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 41/28.
2. What is 12/7 minus 5/20 as a fraction?
12/7 minus 5/20 as a fraction is equal to 41/28.
3. How to subtract 12/7 and 5/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/7 and 5/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 41/28 quickly.