12/3 Minus 5/19, Solve 12/3 - 5/19 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/3 and 5/19 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 5/19?
The given fractions are 12/3 and 5/19
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/3 and 5/19
12/3 - 5/19
The LCM of 3 and 19 (denominators of the fractions) is 57
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 57
= 12 x 19 - 5 x 3/57
= 228 - 15/57
= 213/57
= 71/19
Result: 71/19
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/3 and 5/19
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/3 and 5/19?
To subtract fractions 12/3 and 5/19 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 19 value i.e 57. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 71/19.
2. What is 12/3 minus 5/19 as a fraction?
12/3 minus 5/19 as a fraction is equal to 71/19.
3. How to subtract 12/3 and 5/19 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/3 and 5/19 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 71/19 quickly.