14/3 Minus 12/2, Solve 14/3 - 12/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/3 and 12/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/3 and 12/2?
The given fractions are 14/3 and 12/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/3 and 12/2
14/3 - 12/2
The LCM of 3 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 14 x 2 - 12 x 3/6
= 28 - 36/6
= -8/6
= -4/3
Result: -4/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/3 and 12/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/3 and 12/2?
To subtract fractions 14/3 and 12/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 2 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/3.
2. What is 14/3 minus 12/2 as a fraction?
14/3 minus 12/2 as a fraction is equal to -4/3.
3. How to subtract 14/3 and 12/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/3 and 12/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/3 quickly.