10/7 Minus 2/12, Solve 10/7 - 2/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/7 and 2/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/7 and 2/12?
The given fractions are 10/7 and 2/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/7 and 2/12
10/7 - 2/12
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
= 10 x 12 - 2 x 7/84
= 120 - 14/84
= 106/84
= 53/42
Result: 53/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/7 and 2/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/7 and 2/12?
To subtract fractions 10/7 and 2/12 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 53/42.
2. What is 10/7 minus 2/12 as a fraction?
10/7 minus 2/12 as a fraction is equal to 53/42.
3. How to subtract 10/7 and 2/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/7 and 2/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 53/42 quickly.