1/3 Minus 11/12, Solve 1/3 - 11/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/3 and 11/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/3 and 11/12?
The given fractions are 1/3 and 11/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/3 and 11/12
1/3 - 11/12
The LCM of 3 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 3, 12 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 4 = 12
= 1 x 4 - 11 x 1/12
= 4 - 11/12
= -7/12
Result: -7/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/3 and 11/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/3 and 11/12?
To subtract fractions 1/3 and 11/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/12.
2. What is 1/3 minus 11/12 as a fraction?
1/3 minus 11/12 as a fraction is equal to -7/12.
3. How to subtract 1/3 and 11/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/3 and 11/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/12 quickly.