4/12 Minus 11/3, Solve 4/12 - 11/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/12 and 11/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/12 and 11/3?
The given fractions are 4/12 and 11/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/12 and 11/3
4/12 - 11/3
The LCM of 12 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 12, 3 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 4 x 1 = 12
= 4 x 1 - 11 x 4/12
= 4 - 44/12
= -40/12
= -10/3
Result: -10/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/12 and 11/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/12 and 11/3?
To subtract fractions 4/12 and 11/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -10/3.
2. What is 4/12 minus 11/3 as a fraction?
4/12 minus 11/3 as a fraction is equal to -10/3.
3. How to subtract 4/12 and 11/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/12 and 11/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -10/3 quickly.