12/9 Minus 20/14, Solve 12/9 - 20/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/9 and 20/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/9 and 20/14?
The given fractions are 12/9 and 20/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/9 and 20/14
12/9 - 20/14
The LCM of 9 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 126
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126
= 12 x 14 - 20 x 9/126
= 168 - 180/126
= -12/126
= -2/21
Result: -2/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/9 and 20/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/9 and 20/14?
To subtract fractions 12/9 and 20/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 14 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/21.
2. What is 12/9 minus 20/14 as a fraction?
12/9 minus 20/14 as a fraction is equal to -2/21.
3. How to subtract 12/9 and 20/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/9 and 20/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/21 quickly.