4/3 Minus 12/1, Solve 4/3 - 12/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/3 and 12/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/3 and 12/1?
The given fractions are 4/3 and 12/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/3 and 12/1
4/3 - 12/1
The LCM of 3 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 3
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 3
= 4 x 1 - 12 x 3/3
= 4 - 36/3
= -32/3
Result: -32/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/3 and 12/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/3 and 12/1?
To subtract fractions 4/3 and 12/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 1 value i.e 3. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -32/3.
2. What is 4/3 minus 12/1 as a fraction?
4/3 minus 12/1 as a fraction is equal to -32/3.
3. How to subtract 4/3 and 12/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/3 and 12/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -32/3 quickly.