7/12 Minus 5/2, Solve 7/12 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/12 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/12 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 7/12 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/12 and 5/2
7/12 - 5/2
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
= 7 x 1 - 5 x 6/12
= 7 - 30/12
= -23/12
Result: -23/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/12 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/12 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 7/12 and 5/2 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 -23/12.
2. What is 7/12 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
7/12 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -23/12.
3. How to subtract 7/12 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/12 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/12 quickly.