6/7 Minus 12/20, Solve 6/7 - 12/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/7 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 6/7 and 12/20?
The given fractions are 6/7 and 12/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/7 and 12/20
6/7 - 12/20
The LCM of 7 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 140
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 140
= 6 x 20 - 12 x 7/140
= 120 - 84/140
= 36/140
= 9/35
Result: 9/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/7 and 12/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/7 and 12/20?
To subtract fractions 6/7 and 12/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 20 value i.e 140. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/35.
2. What is 6/7 minus 12/20 as a fraction?
6/7 minus 12/20 as a fraction is equal to 9/35.
3. How to subtract 6/7 and 12/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/7 and 12/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/35 quickly.