9/1 Minus 12/20, Solve 9/1 - 12/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/1 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 9/1 and 12/20?
The given fractions are 9/1 and 12/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/1 and 12/20
9/1 - 12/20
The LCM of 1 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 20
= 9 x 20 - 12 x 1/20
= 180 - 12/20
= 168/20
= 42/5
Result: 42/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/1 and 12/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/1 and 12/20?
To subtract fractions 9/1 and 12/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 20 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 42/5.
2. What is 9/1 minus 12/20 as a fraction?
9/1 minus 12/20 as a fraction is equal to 42/5.
3. How to subtract 9/1 and 12/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/1 and 12/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 42/5 quickly.