12/7 Minus 12/4, Solve 12/7 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/7 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/7 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 12/7 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/7 and 12/4
12/7 - 12/4
The LCM of 7 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 28
= 12 x 4 - 12 x 7/28
= 48 - 84/28
= -36/28
= -9/7
Result: -9/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/7 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/7 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 12/7 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 4 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/7.
2. What is 12/7 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
12/7 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -9/7.
3. How to subtract 12/7 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/7 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/7 quickly.