2/12 Minus 3/6, Solve 2/12 - 3/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/12 and 3/6 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 3/6?
The given fractions are 2/12 and 3/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/12 and 3/6
2/12 - 3/6
The LCM of 12 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 6 |
| 3 | 6, 3 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 12
= 2 x 1 - 3 x 2/12
= 2 - 6/12
= -4/12
= -1/3
Result: -1/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/12 and 3/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/12 and 3/6?
To subtract fractions 2/12 and 3/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 6 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/3.
2. What is 2/12 minus 3/6 as a fraction?
2/12 minus 3/6 as a fraction is equal to -1/3.
3. How to subtract 2/12 and 3/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/12 and 3/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/3 quickly.