2/12 Minus 4/7, Solve 2/12 - 4/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/12 and 4/7 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 4/7?
The given fractions are 2/12 and 4/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/12 and 4/7
2/12 - 4/7
The LCM of 12 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 2 x 7 - 4 x 12/84
= 14 - 48/84
= -34/84
= -17/42
Result: -17/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/12 and 4/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/12 and 4/7?
To subtract fractions 2/12 and 4/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 7 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/42.
2. What is 2/12 minus 4/7 as a fraction?
2/12 minus 4/7 as a fraction is equal to -17/42.
3. How to subtract 2/12 and 4/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/12 and 4/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/42 quickly.