Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/6 and 12/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/6 and 12/7?

The given fractions are 5/6 and 12/7

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/6 and 12/7

5/6 - 12/7

The LCM of 6 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 42

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42


= 5 x 7 - 12 x 6/42

= 35 - 72/42

= -37/42

Result: -37/42

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/6 and 12/7

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/6 and 12/7?

To subtract fractions 5/6 and 12/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 7 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -37/42.

2. What is 5/6 minus 12/7 as a fraction?

5/6 minus 12/7 as a fraction is equal to -37/42.

3. How to subtract 5/6 and 12/7 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/6 and 12/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/42 quickly.