1/5 Minus 3/12, Solve 1/5 - 3/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 3/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 3/12?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 3/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 3/12
1/5 - 3/12
The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 1 x 12 - 3 x 5/60
= 12 - 15/60
= -3/60
= -1/20
Result: -1/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 3/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 3/12?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 3/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/20.
2. What is 1/5 minus 3/12 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 3/12 as a fraction is equal to -1/20.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 3/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 3/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/20 quickly.