1/7 Minus 4/12, Solve 1/7 - 4/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/7 and 4/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/7 and 4/12?
The given fractions are 1/7 and 4/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/7 and 4/12
1/7 - 4/12
The LCM of 7 and 12 (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 12 - 4 x 7/84
= 12 - 28/84
= -16/84
= -4/21
Result: -4/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/7 and 4/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/7 and 4/12?
To subtract fractions 1/7 and 4/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 12 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/21.
2. What is 1/7 minus 4/12 as a fraction?
1/7 minus 4/12 as a fraction is equal to -4/21.
3. How to subtract 1/7 and 4/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/7 and 4/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/21 quickly.