1/4 Minus 5/6, Solve 1/4 - 5/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/4 and 5/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/4 and 5/6?
The given fractions are 1/4 and 5/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/4 and 5/6
1/4 - 5/6
The LCM of 4 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 4, 6 |
| 2, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 = 12
= 1 x 3 - 5 x 2/12
= 3 - 10/12
= -7/12
Result: -7/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/4 and 5/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/4 and 5/6?
To subtract fractions 1/4 and 5/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 6 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/12.
2. What is 1/4 minus 5/6 as a fraction?
1/4 minus 5/6 as a fraction is equal to -7/12.
3. How to subtract 1/4 and 5/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/4 and 5/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/12 quickly.