5/12 Minus 6/9, Solve 5/12 - 6/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/12 and 6/9 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 6/9?
The given fractions are 5/12 and 6/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/12 and 6/9
5/12 - 6/9
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 - 6 x 4/36
= 15 - 24/36
= -9/36
= -1/4
Result: -1/4
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 19/6 and 20/19
Subtract Fractions 2/16 and 16/14
Subtract Fractions 18/11 and 4/19
Subtract Fractions 11/13 and 20/3
Subtract Fractions 5/3 and 20/11
Subtract Fractions 11/19 and 13/7
Subtract Fractions 10/8 and 4/5
Subtract Fractions 9/13 and 15/14
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/12 and 6/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/12 and 6/9?
To subtract fractions 5/12 and 6/9 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 -1/4.
2. What is 5/12 minus 6/9 as a fraction?
5/12 minus 6/9 as a fraction is equal to -1/4.
3. How to subtract 5/12 and 6/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/12 and 6/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/4 quickly.