20/14 Minus 12/9, Solve 20/14 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/14 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/14 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 20/14 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/14 and 12/9
20/14 - 12/9
The LCM of 14 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 126
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126
= 20 x 9 - 12 x 14/126
= 180 - 168/126
= 12/126
= 2/21
Result: 2/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/14 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/14 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 20/14 and 12/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 9 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 2/21.
2. What is 20/14 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
20/14 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to 2/21.
3. How to subtract 20/14 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/14 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 2/21 quickly.