20/3 Minus 12/5, Solve 20/3 - 12/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/3 and 12/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/3 and 12/5?
The given fractions are 20/3 and 12/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/3 and 12/5
20/3 - 12/5
The LCM of 3 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 20 x 5 - 12 x 3/15
= 100 - 36/15
= 64/15
Result: 64/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/3 and 12/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/3 and 12/5?
To subtract fractions 20/3 and 12/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 64/15.
2. What is 20/3 minus 12/5 as a fraction?
20/3 minus 12/5 as a fraction is equal to 64/15.
3. How to subtract 20/3 and 12/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/3 and 12/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 64/15 quickly.