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