1/12 Minus 16/3, Solve 1/12 - 16/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/12 and 16/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/12 and 16/3?
The given fractions are 1/12 and 16/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/12 and 16/3
1/12 - 16/3
The LCM of 12 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 12, 3 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 4 x 1 = 12
= 1 x 1 - 16 x 4/12
= 1 - 64/12
= -63/12
= -21/4
Result: -21/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/12 and 16/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/12 and 16/3?
To subtract fractions 1/12 and 16/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -21/4.
2. What is 1/12 minus 16/3 as a fraction?
1/12 minus 16/3 as a fraction is equal to -21/4.
3. How to subtract 1/12 and 16/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/12 and 16/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -21/4 quickly.