4/12 Minus 3/4, Solve 4/12 - 3/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/12 and 3/4 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 3/4?
The given fractions are 4/12 and 3/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/12 and 3/4
4/12 - 3/4
The LCM of 12 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 4 |
| 2 | 6, 2 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 x 1 = 12
= 4 x 1 - 3 x 3/12
= 4 - 9/12
= -5/12
Result: -5/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/12 and 3/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/12 and 3/4?
To subtract fractions 4/12 and 3/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 4 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/12.
2. What is 4/12 minus 3/4 as a fraction?
4/12 minus 3/4 as a fraction is equal to -5/12.
3. How to subtract 4/12 and 3/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/12 and 3/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/12 quickly.