5/3 Minus 12/4, Solve 5/3 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/3 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/3 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 5/3 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/3 and 12/4
5/3 - 12/4
The LCM of 3 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 5 x 4 - 12 x 3/12
= 20 - 36/12
= -16/12
= -4/3
Result: -4/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/3 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/3 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 5/3 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 4 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/3.
2. What is 5/3 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
5/3 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -4/3.
3. How to subtract 5/3 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/3 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/3 quickly.