6/8 Minus 12/20, Solve 6/8 - 12/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/8 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 6/8 and 12/20?
The given fractions are 6/8 and 12/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/8 and 12/20
6/8 - 12/20
The LCM of 8 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 8, 20 |
| 2 | 4, 10 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 5 = 40
= 6 x 5 - 12 x 2/40
= 30 - 24/40
= 6/40
= 3/20
Result: 3/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/8 and 12/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/8 and 12/20?
To subtract fractions 6/8 and 12/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 20 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/20.
2. What is 6/8 minus 12/20 as a fraction?
6/8 minus 12/20 as a fraction is equal to 3/20.
3. How to subtract 6/8 and 12/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/8 and 12/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/20 quickly.