4/14 Minus 12/6, Solve 4/14 - 12/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/14 and 12/6 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 12/6?
The given fractions are 4/14 and 12/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/14 and 12/6
4/14 - 12/6
The LCM of 14 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
| 2 | 14, 6 |
| 7, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 3 = 42
= 4 x 3 - 12 x 7/42
= 12 - 84/42
= -72/42
= -12/7
Result: -12/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/14 and 12/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/14 and 12/6?
To subtract fractions 4/14 and 12/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 6 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -12/7.
2. What is 4/14 minus 12/6 as a fraction?
4/14 minus 12/6 as a fraction is equal to -12/7.
3. How to subtract 4/14 and 12/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/14 and 12/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -12/7 quickly.