4/12 Minus 7/1, Solve 4/12 - 7/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/12 and 7/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/12 and 7/1?
The given fractions are 4/12 and 7/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/12 and 7/1
4/12 - 7/1
The LCM of 12 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 4 x 1 - 7 x 12/12
= 4 - 84/12
= -80/12
= -20/3
Result: -20/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/12 and 7/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/12 and 7/1?
To subtract fractions 4/12 and 7/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 1 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -20/3.
2. What is 4/12 minus 7/1 as a fraction?
4/12 minus 7/1 as a fraction is equal to -20/3.
3. How to subtract 4/12 and 7/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/12 and 7/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -20/3 quickly.