5/7 Minus 12/3, Solve 5/7 - 12/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/7 and 12/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/7 and 12/3?
The given fractions are 5/7 and 12/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/7 and 12/3
5/7 - 12/3
The LCM of 7 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 21
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 21
= 5 x 3 - 12 x 7/21
= 15 - 84/21
= -69/21
= -23/7
Result: -23/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/7 and 12/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/7 and 12/3?
To subtract fractions 5/7 and 12/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 3 value i.e 21. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/7.
2. What is 5/7 minus 12/3 as a fraction?
5/7 minus 12/3 as a fraction is equal to -23/7.
3. How to subtract 5/7 and 12/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/7 and 12/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/7 quickly.