3/12 Minus 1/7, Solve 3/12 - 1/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/12 and 1/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/12 and 1/7?
The given fractions are 3/12 and 1/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/12 and 1/7
3/12 - 1/7
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
= 3 x 7 - 1 x 12/84
= 21 - 12/84
= 9/84
= 3/28
Result: 3/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/12 and 1/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/12 and 1/7?
To subtract fractions 3/12 and 1/7 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 3/28.
2. What is 3/12 minus 1/7 as a fraction?
3/12 minus 1/7 as a fraction is equal to 3/28.
3. How to subtract 3/12 and 1/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/12 and 1/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/28 quickly.