Calculate 5/12-1/3
Add, subtract, multiply, or divide fractions and mixed numbers with step-by-step solutions.
5/12 × -1/3
Multiply the numerators together, and the denominators together:
= (5×-1)/(12×3)
= -5/36
= -5/36 (= -0.138889 as a decimal)
How to calculate 5/12-1/3
To calculate 5/12-1/3, find the least common denominator (LCD), rewrite each fraction with that denominator, perform the operation on the numerators, and simplify the result to lowest terms.
This is a fraction arithmetic problem — we perform operations on fractions by finding common denominators for addition/subtraction, or multiplying straight across for multiplication/division.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to 5/12-1/3?
The answer is -5/36.
What method is used?
finding the LCD, rewriting fractions with that denominator, performing the operation on numerators, and simplifying the result.