1/12 Minus 12/2, Solve 1/12 - 12/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/12 and 12/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/12 and 12/2?
The given fractions are 1/12 and 12/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/12 and 12/2
1/12 - 12/2
The LCM of 12 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 2 |
| 6, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 6 x 1 = 12
= 1 x 1 - 12 x 6/12
= 1 - 72/12
= -71/12
Result: -71/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/12 and 12/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/12 and 12/2?
To subtract fractions 1/12 and 12/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 2 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -71/12.
2. What is 1/12 minus 12/2 as a fraction?
1/12 minus 12/2 as a fraction is equal to -71/12.
3. How to subtract 1/12 and 12/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/12 and 12/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -71/12 quickly.