12/5 Minus 6/12, Solve 12/5 - 6/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/5 and 6/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/5 and 6/12?
The given fractions are 12/5 and 6/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/5 and 6/12
12/5 - 6/12
The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 12 x 12 - 6 x 5/60
= 144 - 30/60
= 114/60
= 19/10
Result: 19/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/5 and 6/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/5 and 6/12?
To subtract fractions 12/5 and 6/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 19/10.
2. What is 12/5 minus 6/12 as a fraction?
12/5 minus 6/12 as a fraction is equal to 19/10.
3. How to subtract 12/5 and 6/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/5 and 6/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/10 quickly.