4/6 Minus 12/20, Solve 4/6 - 12/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/6 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 4/6 and 12/20?
The given fractions are 4/6 and 12/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/6 and 12/20
4/6 - 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
= 4 x 10 - 12 x 3/60
= 40 - 36/60
= 4/60
= 1/15
Result: 1/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/6 and 12/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/6 and 12/20?
To subtract fractions 4/6 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 1/15.
2. What is 4/6 minus 12/20 as a fraction?
4/6 minus 12/20 as a fraction is equal to 1/15.
3. How to subtract 4/6 and 12/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/6 and 12/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/15 quickly.