Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/12 and 11/5 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 6/12 and 11/5?

The given fractions are 6/12 and 11/5

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/12 and 11/5

6/12 - 11/5

The LCM of 12 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 60

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60


= 6 x 5 - 11 x 12/60

= 30 - 132/60

= -102/60

= -17/10

Result: -17/10

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/12 and 11/5

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/12 and 11/5?

To subtract fractions 6/12 and 11/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 5 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/10.

2. What is 6/12 minus 11/5 as a fraction?

6/12 minus 11/5 as a fraction is equal to -17/10.

3. How to subtract 6/12 and 11/5 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 6/12 and 11/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/10 quickly.