4/12 Minus 19/5, Solve 4/12 - 19/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/12 and 19/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/12 and 19/5?
The given fractions are 4/12 and 19/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/12 and 19/5
4/12 - 19/5
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
= 4 x 5 - 19 x 12/60
= 20 - 228/60
= -208/60
= -52/15
Result: -52/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/12 and 19/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/12 and 19/5?
To subtract fractions 4/12 and 19/5 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 -52/15.
2. What is 4/12 minus 19/5 as a fraction?
4/12 minus 19/5 as a fraction is equal to -52/15.
3. How to subtract 4/12 and 19/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/12 and 19/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -52/15 quickly.