12/13 Minus 1/2, Solve 12/13 - 1/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/13 and 1/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/13 and 1/2?
The given fractions are 12/13 and 1/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/13 and 1/2
12/13 - 1/2
The LCM of 13 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 26
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 26
= 12 x 2 - 1 x 13/26
= 24 - 13/26
= 11/26
Result: 11/26
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/13 and 1/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/13 and 1/2?
To subtract fractions 12/13 and 1/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 2 value i.e 26. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/26.
2. What is 12/13 minus 1/2 as a fraction?
12/13 minus 1/2 as a fraction is equal to 11/26.
3. How to subtract 12/13 and 1/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/13 and 1/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/26 quickly.