12/4 Minus 18/12, Solve 12/4 - 18/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 18/12 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 18/12?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 18/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 18/12
12/4 - 18/12
The LCM of 4 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 4, 12 |
| 2 | 2, 6 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 3 = 12
= 12 x 3 - 18 x 1/12
= 36 - 18/12
= 18/12
= 3/2
Result: 3/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 18/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 18/12?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 18/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/2.
2. What is 12/4 minus 18/12 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 18/12 as a fraction is equal to 3/2.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 18/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 18/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/2 quickly.