7/20 Minus 12/3, Solve 7/20 - 12/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/20 and 12/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/20 and 12/3?
The given fractions are 7/20 and 12/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/20 and 12/3
7/20 - 12/3
The LCM of 20 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 7 x 3 - 12 x 20/60
= 21 - 240/60
= -219/60
= -73/20
Result: -73/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/20 and 12/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/20 and 12/3?
To subtract fractions 7/20 and 12/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 20 and 3 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -73/20.
2. What is 7/20 minus 12/3 as a fraction?
7/20 minus 12/3 as a fraction is equal to -73/20.
3. How to subtract 7/20 and 12/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/20 and 12/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -73/20 quickly.