7/5 Minus 2/12, Solve 7/5 - 2/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/5 and 2/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/5 and 2/12?
The given fractions are 7/5 and 2/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/5 and 2/12
7/5 - 2/12
The LCM of 5 and 12 (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 12 - 2 x 5/60
= 84 - 10/60
= 74/60
= 37/30
Result: 37/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/5 and 2/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/5 and 2/12?
To subtract fractions 7/5 and 2/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 37/30.
2. What is 7/5 minus 2/12 as a fraction?
7/5 minus 2/12 as a fraction is equal to 37/30.
3. How to subtract 7/5 and 2/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/5 and 2/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 37/30 quickly.