12/9 Minus 4/20, Solve 12/9 - 4/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/9 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 12/9 and 4/20?
The given fractions are 12/9 and 4/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/9 and 4/20
12/9 - 4/20
The LCM of 9 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 12 x 20 - 4 x 9/180
= 240 - 36/180
= 204/180
= 17/15
Result: 17/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/9 and 4/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/9 and 4/20?
To subtract fractions 12/9 and 4/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 20 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/15.
2. What is 12/9 minus 4/20 as a fraction?
12/9 minus 4/20 as a fraction is equal to 17/15.
3. How to subtract 12/9 and 4/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/9 and 4/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/15 quickly.