6/7 Minus 3/12, Solve 6/7 - 3/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/7 and 3/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/7 and 3/12?
The given fractions are 6/7 and 3/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/7 and 3/12
6/7 - 3/12
The LCM of 7 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 6 x 12 - 3 x 7/84
= 72 - 21/84
= 51/84
= 17/28
Result: 17/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/7 and 3/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/7 and 3/12?
To subtract fractions 6/7 and 3/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 12 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/28.
2. What is 6/7 minus 3/12 as a fraction?
6/7 minus 3/12 as a fraction is equal to 17/28.
3. How to subtract 6/7 and 3/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/7 and 3/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/28 quickly.