20/7 Minus 14/12, Solve 20/7 - 14/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 20/7 and 14/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 20/7 and 14/12?
The given fractions are 20/7 and 14/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 20/7 and 14/12
20/7 - 14/12
The LCM of 7 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 20 x 12 - 14 x 7/84
= 240 - 98/84
= 142/84
= 71/42
Result: 71/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 20/7 and 14/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 20/7 and 14/12?
To subtract fractions 20/7 and 14/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 12 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 71/42.
2. What is 20/7 minus 14/12 as a fraction?
20/7 minus 14/12 as a fraction is equal to 71/42.
3. How to subtract 20/7 and 14/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 20/7 and 14/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 71/42 quickly.