12/4 Minus 6/9, Solve 12/4 - 6/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 6/9 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 6/9?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 6/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 6/9
12/4 - 6/9
The LCM of 4 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 36
= 12 x 9 - 6 x 4/36
= 108 - 24/36
= 84/36
= 7/3
Result: 7/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 6/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 6/9?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 6/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 9 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/3.
2. What is 12/4 minus 6/9 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 6/9 as a fraction is equal to 7/3.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 6/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 6/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/3 quickly.