11/12 Minus 14/3, Solve 11/12 - 14/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/12 and 14/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/12 and 14/3?
The given fractions are 11/12 and 14/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/12 and 14/3
11/12 - 14/3
The LCM of 12 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 12, 3 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 4 x 1 = 12
= 11 x 1 - 14 x 4/12
= 11 - 56/12
= -45/12
= -15/4
Result: -15/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/12 and 14/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/12 and 14/3?
To subtract fractions 11/12 and 14/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -15/4.
2. What is 11/12 minus 14/3 as a fraction?
11/12 minus 14/3 as a fraction is equal to -15/4.
3. How to subtract 11/12 and 14/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/12 and 14/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -15/4 quickly.