20/12 Minus 10/2, Solve 20/12 - 10/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/12 and 10/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/12 and 10/2?
The given fractions are 20/12 and 10/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/12 and 10/2
20/12 - 10/2
The LCM of 12 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 2 |
| 6, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 6 x 1 = 12
= 20 x 1 - 10 x 6/12
= 20 - 60/12
= -40/12
= -10/3
Result: -10/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/12 and 10/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/12 and 10/2?
To subtract fractions 20/12 and 10/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 2 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -10/3.
2. What is 20/12 minus 10/2 as a fraction?
20/12 minus 10/2 as a fraction is equal to -10/3.
3. How to subtract 20/12 and 10/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/12 and 10/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -10/3 quickly.