12/2 Minus 7/5, Solve 12/2 - 7/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/2 and 7/5 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 7/5?
The given fractions are 12/2 and 7/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/2 and 7/5
12/2 - 7/5
The LCM of 2 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 12 x 5 - 7 x 2/10
= 60 - 14/10
= 46/10
= 23/5
Result: 23/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/2 and 7/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/2 and 7/5?
To subtract fractions 12/2 and 7/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 5 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/5.
2. What is 12/2 minus 7/5 as a fraction?
12/2 minus 7/5 as a fraction is equal to 23/5.
3. How to subtract 12/2 and 7/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/2 and 7/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/5 quickly.