12/16 Minus 16/9, Solve 12/16 - 16/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/16 and 16/9 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 16/9?
The given fractions are 12/16 and 16/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/16 and 16/9
12/16 - 16/9
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 - 16 x 16/144
= 108 - 256/144
= -148/144
= -37/36
Result: -37/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/16 and 16/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/16 and 16/9?
To subtract fractions 12/16 and 16/9 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 -37/36.
2. What is 12/16 minus 16/9 as a fraction?
12/16 minus 16/9 as a fraction is equal to -37/36.
3. How to subtract 12/16 and 16/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/16 and 16/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/36 quickly.