2/5 Minus 20/12, Solve 2/5 - 20/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 20/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/5 and 20/12?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 20/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 20/12
2/5 - 20/12
The LCM of 5 and 12 (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 12 - 20 x 5/60
= 24 - 100/60
= -76/60
= -19/15
Result: -19/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 20/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 20/12?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 20/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/15.
2. What is 2/5 minus 20/12 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 20/12 as a fraction is equal to -19/15.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 20/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 20/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/15 quickly.