4/14 Minus 12/4, Solve 4/14 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/14 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/14 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 4/14 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/14 and 12/4
4/14 - 12/4
The LCM of 14 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
| 2 | 14, 4 |
| 7, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 2 = 28
= 4 x 2 - 12 x 7/28
= 8 - 84/28
= -76/28
= -19/7
Result: -19/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/14 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/14 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 4/14 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 4 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/7.
2. What is 4/14 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
4/14 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -19/7.
3. How to subtract 4/14 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/14 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/7 quickly.