2/12 Minus 20/5, Solve 2/12 - 20/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/12 and 20/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/12 and 20/5?
The given fractions are 2/12 and 20/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/12 and 20/5
2/12 - 20/5
The LCM of 12 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 2 x 5 - 20 x 12/60
= 10 - 240/60
= -230/60
= -23/6
Result: -23/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/12 and 20/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/12 and 20/5?
To subtract fractions 2/12 and 20/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 5 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/6.
2. What is 2/12 minus 20/5 as a fraction?
2/12 minus 20/5 as a fraction is equal to -23/6.
3. How to subtract 2/12 and 20/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/12 and 20/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/6 quickly.