9/12 Minus 2/2, Solve 9/12 - 2/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/12 and 2/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/12 and 2/2?
The given fractions are 9/12 and 2/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/12 and 2/2
9/12 - 2/2
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
= 9 x 1 - 2 x 6/12
= 9 - 12/12
= -3/12
= -1/4
Result: -1/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/12 and 2/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/12 and 2/2?
To subtract fractions 9/12 and 2/2 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 -1/4.
2. What is 9/12 minus 2/2 as a fraction?
9/12 minus 2/2 as a fraction is equal to -1/4.
3. How to subtract 9/12 and 2/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/12 and 2/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/4 quickly.