4/5 Minus 1/12, Solve 4/5 - 1/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/5 and 1/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/5 and 1/12?
The given fractions are 4/5 and 1/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/5 and 1/12
4/5 - 1/12
The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 4 x 12 - 1 x 5/60
= 48 - 5/60
= 43/60
Result: 43/60
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/5 and 1/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/5 and 1/12?
To subtract fractions 4/5 and 1/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 43/60.
2. What is 4/5 minus 1/12 as a fraction?
4/5 minus 1/12 as a fraction is equal to 43/60.
3. How to subtract 4/5 and 1/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/5 and 1/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 43/60 quickly.