1/2 Minus 12/9, Solve 1/2 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/2 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 12/9
1/2 - 12/9
The LCM of 2 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 1 x 9 - 12 x 2/18
= 9 - 24/18
= -15/18
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 12/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 9 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 1/2 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.