11/4 Minus 12/16, Solve 11/4 - 12/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/4 and 12/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/4 and 12/16?
The given fractions are 11/4 and 12/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/4 and 12/16
11/4 - 12/16
The LCM of 4 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 4, 16 |
| 2 | 2, 8 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 4 = 16
= 11 x 4 - 12 x 1/16
= 44 - 12/16
= 32/16
= 2/1
Result: 2/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/4 and 12/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/4 and 12/16?
To subtract fractions 11/4 and 12/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 2/1.
2. What is 11/4 minus 12/16 as a fraction?
11/4 minus 12/16 as a fraction is equal to 2/1.
3. How to subtract 11/4 and 12/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/4 and 12/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 2/1 quickly.