3/5 Minus 12/6, Solve 3/5 - 12/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/5 and 12/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/5 and 12/6?
The given fractions are 3/5 and 12/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/5 and 12/6
3/5 - 12/6
The LCM of 5 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 3 x 6 - 12 x 5/30
= 18 - 60/30
= -42/30
= -7/5
Result: -7/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/5 and 12/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/5 and 12/6?
To subtract fractions 3/5 and 12/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/5.
2. What is 3/5 minus 12/6 as a fraction?
3/5 minus 12/6 as a fraction is equal to -7/5.
3. How to subtract 3/5 and 12/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/5 and 12/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/5 quickly.