4/9 Minus 9/12, Solve 4/9 - 9/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/9 and 9/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/9 and 9/12?
The given fractions are 4/9 and 9/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/9 and 9/12
4/9 - 9/12
The LCM of 9 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 3 | 9, 12 |
| 3, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 4 = 36
= 4 x 4 - 9 x 3/36
= 16 - 27/36
= -11/36
Result: -11/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/9 and 9/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/9 and 9/12?
To subtract fractions 4/9 and 9/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 12 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/36.
2. What is 4/9 minus 9/12 as a fraction?
4/9 minus 9/12 as a fraction is equal to -11/36.
3. How to subtract 4/9 and 9/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/9 and 9/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/36 quickly.