4/9 Minus 12/19, Solve 4/9 - 12/19 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/9 and 12/19 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 12/19?
The given fractions are 4/9 and 12/19
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/9 and 12/19
4/9 - 12/19
The LCM of 9 and 19 (denominators of the fractions) is 171
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 171
= 4 x 19 - 12 x 9/171
= 76 - 108/171
= -32/171
Result: -32/171
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/9 and 12/19
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/9 and 12/19?
To subtract fractions 4/9 and 12/19 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 19 value i.e 171. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -32/171.
2. What is 4/9 minus 12/19 as a fraction?
4/9 minus 12/19 as a fraction is equal to -32/171.
3. How to subtract 4/9 and 12/19 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/9 and 12/19 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -32/171 quickly.