9/5 Minus 12/2, Solve 9/5 - 12/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/5 and 12/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/5 and 12/2?
The given fractions are 9/5 and 12/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/5 and 12/2
9/5 - 12/2
The LCM of 5 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 9 x 2 - 12 x 5/10
= 18 - 60/10
= -42/10
= -21/5
Result: -21/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/5 and 12/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/5 and 12/2?
To subtract fractions 9/5 and 12/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -21/5.
2. What is 9/5 minus 12/2 as a fraction?
9/5 minus 12/2 as a fraction is equal to -21/5.
3. How to subtract 9/5 and 12/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/5 and 12/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -21/5 quickly.