2/12 Minus 2/1, Solve 2/12 - 2/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/12 and 2/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/12 and 2/1?
The given fractions are 2/12 and 2/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/12 and 2/1
2/12 - 2/1
The LCM of 12 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 2 x 1 - 2 x 12/12
= 2 - 24/12
= -22/12
= -11/6
Result: -11/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/12 and 2/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/12 and 2/1?
To subtract fractions 2/12 and 2/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 1 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/6.
2. What is 2/12 minus 2/1 as a fraction?
2/12 minus 2/1 as a fraction is equal to -11/6.
3. How to subtract 2/12 and 2/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/12 and 2/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/6 quickly.