3/12 Minus 11/6, Solve 3/12 - 11/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/12 and 11/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/12 and 11/6?
The given fractions are 3/12 and 11/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/12 and 11/6
3/12 - 11/6
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
= 3 x 1 - 11 x 2/12
= 3 - 22/12
= -19/12
Result: -19/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/12 and 11/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/12 and 11/6?
To subtract fractions 3/12 and 11/6 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 -19/12.
2. What is 3/12 minus 11/6 as a fraction?
3/12 minus 11/6 as a fraction is equal to -19/12.
3. How to subtract 3/12 and 11/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/12 and 11/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/12 quickly.