5/12 Minus 5/9, Solve 5/12 - 5/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/12 and 5/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/12 and 5/9?
The given fractions are 5/12 and 5/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/12 and 5/9
5/12 - 5/9
The LCM of 12 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 3 | 12, 9 |
| 4, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 4 x 3 = 36
= 5 x 3 - 5 x 4/36
= 15 - 20/36
= -5/36
Result: -5/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/12 and 5/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/12 and 5/9?
To subtract fractions 5/12 and 5/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 9 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/36.
2. What is 5/12 minus 5/9 as a fraction?
5/12 minus 5/9 as a fraction is equal to -5/36.
3. How to subtract 5/12 and 5/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/12 and 5/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/36 quickly.