3/20 Minus 12/6, Solve 3/20 - 12/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/20 and 12/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/20 and 12/6?
The given fractions are 3/20 and 12/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/20 and 12/6
3/20 - 12/6
The LCM of 20 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
| 2 | 20, 6 |
| 10, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 10 x 3 = 60
= 3 x 3 - 12 x 10/60
= 9 - 120/60
= -111/60
= -37/20
Result: -37/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/20 and 12/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/20 and 12/6?
To subtract fractions 3/20 and 12/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 6 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -37/20.
2. What is 3/20 minus 12/6 as a fraction?
3/20 minus 12/6 as a fraction is equal to -37/20.
3. How to subtract 3/20 and 12/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/20 and 12/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/20 quickly.