20/12 Minus 15/14, Solve 20/12 - 15/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/12 and 15/14 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 15/14?
The given fractions are 20/12 and 15/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/12 and 15/14
20/12 - 15/14
The LCM of 12 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
| 2 | 12, 14 |
| 6, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 6 x 7 = 84
= 20 x 7 - 15 x 6/84
= 140 - 90/84
= 50/84
= 25/42
Result: 25/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/12 and 15/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/12 and 15/14?
To subtract fractions 20/12 and 15/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 14 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 25/42.
2. What is 20/12 minus 15/14 as a fraction?
20/12 minus 15/14 as a fraction is equal to 25/42.
3. How to subtract 20/12 and 15/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/12 and 15/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 25/42 quickly.