3/9 Minus 3/12, Solve 3/9 - 3/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/9 and 3/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/9 and 3/12?
The given fractions are 3/9 and 3/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/9 and 3/12
3/9 - 3/12
The LCM of 9 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 3 | 9, 12 |
| 3, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 4 = 36
= 3 x 4 - 3 x 3/36
= 12 - 9/36
= 3/36
= 1/12
Result: 1/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/9 and 3/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/9 and 3/12?
To subtract fractions 3/9 and 3/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 12 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/12.
2. What is 3/9 minus 3/12 as a fraction?
3/9 minus 3/12 as a fraction is equal to 1/12.
3. How to subtract 3/9 and 3/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/9 and 3/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/12 quickly.