1/12 Minus 4/7, Solve 1/12 - 4/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/12 and 4/7 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 4/7?
The given fractions are 1/12 and 4/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/12 and 4/7
1/12 - 4/7
The LCM of 12 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 1 x 7 - 4 x 12/84
= 7 - 48/84
= -41/84
Result: -41/84
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/12 and 4/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/12 and 4/7?
To subtract fractions 1/12 and 4/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 7 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -41/84.
2. What is 1/12 minus 4/7 as a fraction?
1/12 minus 4/7 as a fraction is equal to -41/84.
3. How to subtract 1/12 and 4/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/12 and 4/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -41/84 quickly.