12/5 Minus 3/14, Solve 12/5 - 3/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/5 and 3/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/5 and 3/14?
The given fractions are 12/5 and 3/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/5 and 3/14
12/5 - 3/14
The LCM of 5 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 12 x 14 - 3 x 5/70
= 168 - 15/70
= 153/70
Result: 153/70
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/5 and 3/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/5 and 3/14?
To subtract fractions 12/5 and 3/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 14 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 153/70.
2. What is 12/5 minus 3/14 as a fraction?
12/5 minus 3/14 as a fraction is equal to 153/70.
3. How to subtract 12/5 and 3/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/5 and 3/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 153/70 quickly.