Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/14 and 5/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 5/9?

The given fractions are 12/14 and 5/9

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/14 and 5/9

12/14 - 5/9

The LCM of 14 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 126

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126


= 12 x 9 - 5 x 14/126

= 108 - 70/126

= 38/126

= 19/63

Result: 19/63

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/14 and 5/9

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/14 and 5/9?

To subtract fractions 12/14 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 9 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 19/63.

2. What is 12/14 minus 5/9 as a fraction?

12/14 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to 19/63.

3. How to subtract 12/14 and 5/9 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 12/14 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/63 quickly.