3/6 Minus 12/1, Solve 3/6 - 12/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/6 and 12/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/6 and 12/1?
The given fractions are 3/6 and 12/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/6 and 12/1
3/6 - 12/1
The LCM of 6 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 6
= 3 x 1 - 12 x 6/6
= 3 - 72/6
= -69/6
= -23/2
Result: -23/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/6 and 12/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/6 and 12/1?
To subtract fractions 3/6 and 12/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 1 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/2.
2. What is 3/6 minus 12/1 as a fraction?
3/6 minus 12/1 as a fraction is equal to -23/2.
3. How to subtract 3/6 and 12/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/6 and 12/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/2 quickly.