20/3 Minus 9/12, Solve 20/3 - 9/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/3 and 9/12 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 9/12?
The given fractions are 20/3 and 9/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/3 and 9/12
20/3 - 9/12
The LCM of 3 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 3, 12 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 4 = 12
= 20 x 4 - 9 x 1/12
= 80 - 9/12
= 71/12
Result: 71/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/3 and 9/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/3 and 9/12?
To subtract fractions 20/3 and 9/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 71/12.
2. What is 20/3 minus 9/12 as a fraction?
20/3 minus 9/12 as a fraction is equal to 71/12.
3. How to subtract 20/3 and 9/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/3 and 9/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 71/12 quickly.