8/20 Minus 12/3, Solve 8/20 - 12/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/20 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 8/20 and 12/3?
The given fractions are 8/20 and 12/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/20 and 12/3
8/20 - 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
= 8 x 3 - 12 x 20/60
= 24 - 240/60
= -216/60
= -18/5
Result: -18/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/20 and 12/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/20 and 12/3?
To subtract fractions 8/20 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 -18/5.
2. What is 8/20 minus 12/3 as a fraction?
8/20 minus 12/3 as a fraction is equal to -18/5.
3. How to subtract 8/20 and 12/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/20 and 12/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -18/5 quickly.