Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/20 and 12/6 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 13/20 and 12/6?

The given fractions are 13/20 and 12/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/20 and 12/6

13/20 - 12/6

The LCM of 20 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
2 20, 6
10, 3

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 10 x 3 = 60


= 13 x 3 - 12 x 10/60

= 39 - 120/60

= -81/60

= -27/20

Result: -27/20

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/20 and 12/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/20 and 12/6?

To subtract fractions 13/20 and 12/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 6 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -27/20.

2. What is 13/20 minus 12/6 as a fraction?

13/20 minus 12/6 as a fraction is equal to -27/20.

3. How to subtract 13/20 and 12/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 13/20 and 12/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -27/20 quickly.