7/12 Minus 5/5, Solve 7/12 - 5/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/12 and 5/5 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 5/5?
The given fractions are 7/12 and 5/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/12 and 5/5
7/12 - 5/5
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
= 7 x 5 - 5 x 12/60
= 35 - 60/60
= -25/60
= -5/12
Result: -5/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/12 and 5/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/12 and 5/5?
To subtract fractions 7/12 and 5/5 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 -5/12.
2. What is 7/12 minus 5/5 as a fraction?
7/12 minus 5/5 as a fraction is equal to -5/12.
3. How to subtract 7/12 and 5/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/12 and 5/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/12 quickly.