12/13 Minus 1/3, Solve 12/13 - 1/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/13 and 1/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/13 and 1/3?
The given fractions are 12/13 and 1/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/13 and 1/3
12/13 - 1/3
The LCM of 13 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 39
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 39
= 12 x 3 - 1 x 13/39
= 36 - 13/39
= 23/39
Result: 23/39
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/13 and 1/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/13 and 1/3?
To subtract fractions 12/13 and 1/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 3 value i.e 39. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/39.
2. What is 12/13 minus 1/3 as a fraction?
12/13 minus 1/3 as a fraction is equal to 23/39.
3. How to subtract 12/13 and 1/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/13 and 1/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/39 quickly.