14/10 Minus 5/12, Solve 14/10 - 5/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/10 and 5/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/10 and 5/12?
The given fractions are 14/10 and 5/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/10 and 5/12
14/10 - 5/12
The LCM of 10 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
| 2 | 10, 12 |
| 5, 6 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 6 = 60
= 14 x 6 - 5 x 5/60
= 84 - 25/60
= 59/60
Result: 59/60
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/10 and 5/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/10 and 5/12?
To subtract fractions 14/10 and 5/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 59/60.
2. What is 14/10 minus 5/12 as a fraction?
14/10 minus 5/12 as a fraction is equal to 59/60.
3. How to subtract 14/10 and 5/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/10 and 5/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 59/60 quickly.