12/2 Minus 5/3, Solve 12/2 - 5/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/2 and 5/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/2 and 5/3?
The given fractions are 12/2 and 5/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/2 and 5/3
12/2 - 5/3
The LCM of 2 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 12 x 3 - 5 x 2/6
= 36 - 10/6
= 26/6
= 13/3
Result: 13/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/2 and 5/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/2 and 5/3?
To subtract fractions 12/2 and 5/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 3 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/3.
2. What is 12/2 minus 5/3 as a fraction?
12/2 minus 5/3 as a fraction is equal to 13/3.
3. How to subtract 12/2 and 5/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/2 and 5/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/3 quickly.