12/4 Minus 5/11, Solve 12/4 - 5/11 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 5/11 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 5/11?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 5/11
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 5/11
12/4 - 5/11
The LCM of 4 and 11 (denominators of the fractions) is 44
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 44
= 12 x 11 - 5 x 4/44
= 132 - 20/44
= 112/44
= 28/11
Result: 28/11
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 5/11
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 5/11?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 5/11 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 11 value i.e 44. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 28/11.
2. What is 12/4 minus 5/11 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 5/11 as a fraction is equal to 28/11.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 5/11 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 5/11 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 28/11 quickly.