14/5 Minus 3/12, Solve 14/5 - 3/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/5 and 3/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/5 and 3/12?
The given fractions are 14/5 and 3/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/5 and 3/12
14/5 - 3/12
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
= 14 x 12 - 3 x 5/60
= 168 - 15/60
= 153/60
= 51/20
Result: 51/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/5 and 3/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/5 and 3/12?
To subtract fractions 14/5 and 3/12 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 51/20.
2. What is 14/5 minus 3/12 as a fraction?
14/5 minus 3/12 as a fraction is equal to 51/20.
3. How to subtract 14/5 and 3/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/5 and 3/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 51/20 quickly.