4/9 Minus 12/13, Solve 4/9 - 12/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/9 and 12/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/9 and 12/13?
The given fractions are 4/9 and 12/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/9 and 12/13
4/9 - 12/13
The LCM of 9 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 117
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 117
= 4 x 13 - 12 x 9/117
= 52 - 108/117
= -56/117
Result: -56/117
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/9 and 12/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/9 and 12/13?
To subtract fractions 4/9 and 12/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 13 value i.e 117. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -56/117.
2. What is 4/9 minus 12/13 as a fraction?
4/9 minus 12/13 as a fraction is equal to -56/117.
3. How to subtract 4/9 and 12/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/9 and 12/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -56/117 quickly.