12/14 Minus 3/6, Solve 12/14 - 3/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/14 and 3/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 3/6?
The given fractions are 12/14 and 3/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/14 and 3/6
12/14 - 3/6
The LCM of 14 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
| 2 | 14, 6 |
| 7, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 3 = 42
= 12 x 3 - 3 x 7/42
= 36 - 21/42
= 15/42
= 5/14
Result: 5/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/14 and 3/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/14 and 3/6?
To subtract fractions 12/14 and 3/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 6 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/14.
2. What is 12/14 minus 3/6 as a fraction?
12/14 minus 3/6 as a fraction is equal to 5/14.
3. How to subtract 12/14 and 3/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/14 and 3/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/14 quickly.