12/4 Minus 1/7, Solve 12/4 - 1/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 1/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/4 and 1/7?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 1/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 1/7
12/4 - 1/7
The LCM of 4 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 28
= 12 x 7 - 1 x 4/28
= 84 - 4/28
= 80/28
= 20/7
Result: 20/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 1/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 1/7?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 1/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 7 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 20/7.
2. What is 12/4 minus 1/7 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 1/7 as a fraction is equal to 20/7.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 1/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 1/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 20/7 quickly.