3/6 Minus 12/20, Solve 3/6 - 12/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/6 and 12/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/6 and 12/20?
The given fractions are 3/6 and 12/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/6 and 12/20
3/6 - 12/20
The LCM of 6 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
| 2 | 6, 20 |
| 3, 10 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 10 = 60
= 3 x 10 - 12 x 3/60
= 30 - 36/60
= -6/60
= -1/10
Result: -1/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/6 and 12/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/6 and 12/20?
To subtract fractions 3/6 and 12/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 20 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/10.
2. What is 3/6 minus 12/20 as a fraction?
3/6 minus 12/20 as a fraction is equal to -1/10.
3. How to subtract 3/6 and 12/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/6 and 12/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/10 quickly.