20/12 Minus 10/9, Solve 20/12 - 10/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/12 and 10/9 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 10/9?
The given fractions are 20/12 and 10/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/12 and 10/9
20/12 - 10/9
The LCM of 12 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 3 | 12, 9 |
| 4, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 4 x 3 = 36
= 20 x 3 - 10 x 4/36
= 60 - 40/36
= 20/36
= 5/9
Result: 5/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/12 and 10/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/12 and 10/9?
To subtract fractions 20/12 and 10/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 9 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/9.
2. What is 20/12 minus 10/9 as a fraction?
20/12 minus 10/9 as a fraction is equal to 5/9.
3. How to subtract 20/12 and 10/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/12 and 10/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/9 quickly.