12/16 Minus 12/9, Solve 12/16 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/16 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/16 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 12/16 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/16 and 12/9
12/16 - 12/9
The LCM of 16 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 144
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144
= 12 x 9 - 12 x 16/144
= 108 - 192/144
= -84/144
= -7/12
Result: -7/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/16 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/16 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 12/16 and 12/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 9 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/12.
2. What is 12/16 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
12/16 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to -7/12.
3. How to subtract 12/16 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/16 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/12 quickly.