2/20 Minus 12/7, Solve 2/20 - 12/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/20 and 12/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/20 and 12/7?
The given fractions are 2/20 and 12/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/20 and 12/7
2/20 - 12/7
The LCM of 20 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 140
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140
= 2 x 7 - 12 x 20/140
= 14 - 240/140
= -226/140
= -113/70
Result: -113/70
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/20 and 12/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/20 and 12/7?
To subtract fractions 2/20 and 12/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 7 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -113/70.
2. What is 2/20 minus 12/7 as a fraction?
2/20 minus 12/7 as a fraction is equal to -113/70.
3. How to subtract 2/20 and 12/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/20 and 12/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -113/70 quickly.