12/2 Minus 2/9, Solve 12/2 - 2/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/2 and 2/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/2 and 2/9?
The given fractions are 12/2 and 2/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/2 and 2/9
12/2 - 2/9
The LCM of 2 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 12 x 9 - 2 x 2/18
= 108 - 4/18
= 104/18
= 52/9
Result: 52/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/2 and 2/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/2 and 2/9?
To subtract fractions 12/2 and 2/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 9 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 52/9.
2. What is 12/2 minus 2/9 as a fraction?
12/2 minus 2/9 as a fraction is equal to 52/9.
3. How to subtract 12/2 and 2/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/2 and 2/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 52/9 quickly.