Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/7 and 2/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 4/7 and 2/12?

The given fractions are 4/7 and 2/12

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/7 and 2/12

4/7 - 2/12

The LCM of 7 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 84

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84


= 4 x 12 - 2 x 7/84

= 48 - 14/84

= 34/84

= 17/42

Result: 17/42

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/7 and 2/12

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/7 and 2/12?

To subtract fractions 4/7 and 2/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 12 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/42.

2. What is 4/7 minus 2/12 as a fraction?

4/7 minus 2/12 as a fraction is equal to 17/42.

3. How to subtract 4/7 and 2/12 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 4/7 and 2/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/42 quickly.