20/5 Minus 12/18, Solve 20/5 - 12/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/5 and 12/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/5 and 12/18?
The given fractions are 20/5 and 12/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/5 and 12/18
20/5 - 12/18
The LCM of 5 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 20 x 18 - 12 x 5/90
= 360 - 60/90
= 300/90
= 10/3
Result: 10/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/5 and 12/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/5 and 12/18?
To subtract fractions 20/5 and 12/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 18 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 10/3.
2. What is 20/5 minus 12/18 as a fraction?
20/5 minus 12/18 as a fraction is equal to 10/3.
3. How to subtract 20/5 and 12/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/5 and 12/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 10/3 quickly.