20/5 Minus 12/8, Solve 20/5 - 12/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/5 and 12/8 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 12/8?
The given fractions are 20/5 and 12/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/5 and 12/8
20/5 - 12/8
The LCM of 5 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40
= 20 x 8 - 12 x 5/40
= 160 - 60/40
= 100/40
= 5/2
Result: 5/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/5 and 12/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/5 and 12/8?
To subtract fractions 20/5 and 12/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 8 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/2.
2. What is 20/5 minus 12/8 as a fraction?
20/5 minus 12/8 as a fraction is equal to 5/2.
3. How to subtract 20/5 and 12/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/5 and 12/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/2 quickly.