6/12 Minus 12/2, Solve 6/12 - 12/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/12 and 12/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/12 and 12/2?
The given fractions are 6/12 and 12/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/12 and 12/2
6/12 - 12/2
The LCM of 12 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 2 |
| 6, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 6 x 1 = 12
= 6 x 1 - 12 x 6/12
= 6 - 72/12
= -66/12
= -11/2
Result: -11/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/12 and 12/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/12 and 12/2?
To subtract fractions 6/12 and 12/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 2 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/2.
2. What is 6/12 minus 12/2 as a fraction?
6/12 minus 12/2 as a fraction is equal to -11/2.
3. How to subtract 6/12 and 12/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/12 and 12/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/2 quickly.