12/3 Minus 4/7, Solve 12/3 - 4/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/3 and 4/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/3 and 4/7?
The given fractions are 12/3 and 4/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/3 and 4/7
12/3 - 4/7
The LCM of 3 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 21
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 21
= 12 x 7 - 4 x 3/21
= 84 - 12/21
= 72/21
= 24/7
Result: 24/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/3 and 4/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/3 and 4/7?
To subtract fractions 12/3 and 4/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 7 value i.e 21. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 24/7.
2. What is 12/3 minus 4/7 as a fraction?
12/3 minus 4/7 as a fraction is equal to 24/7.
3. How to subtract 12/3 and 4/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/3 and 4/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 24/7 quickly.