11/3 Minus 2/12, Solve 11/3 - 2/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/3 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 11/3 and 2/12?
The given fractions are 11/3 and 2/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/3 and 2/12
11/3 - 2/12
The LCM of 3 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 3, 12 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 4 = 12
= 11 x 4 - 2 x 1/12
= 44 - 2/12
= 42/12
= 7/2
Result: 7/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/3 and 2/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/3 and 2/12?
To subtract fractions 11/3 and 2/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/2.
2. What is 11/3 minus 2/12 as a fraction?
11/3 minus 2/12 as a fraction is equal to 7/2.
3. How to subtract 11/3 and 2/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/3 and 2/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/2 quickly.