3/12 Minus 12/5, Solve 3/12 - 12/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/12 and 12/5 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 12/5?
The given fractions are 3/12 and 12/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/12 and 12/5
3/12 - 12/5
The LCM of 12 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 3 x 5 - 12 x 12/60
= 15 - 144/60
= -129/60
= -43/20
Result: -43/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/12 and 12/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/12 and 12/5?
To subtract fractions 3/12 and 12/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 5 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -43/20.
2. What is 3/12 minus 12/5 as a fraction?
3/12 minus 12/5 as a fraction is equal to -43/20.
3. How to subtract 3/12 and 12/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/12 and 12/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -43/20 quickly.