12/16 Minus 17/4, Solve 12/16 - 17/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/16 and 17/4 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 17/4?
The given fractions are 12/16 and 17/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/16 and 17/4
12/16 - 17/4
The LCM of 16 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 4 |
| 2 | 8, 2 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 4 x 1 = 16
= 12 x 1 - 17 x 4/16
= 12 - 68/16
= -56/16
= -7/2
Result: -7/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/16 and 17/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/16 and 17/4?
To subtract fractions 12/16 and 17/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 4 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/2.
2. What is 12/16 minus 17/4 as a fraction?
12/16 minus 17/4 as a fraction is equal to -7/2.
3. How to subtract 12/16 and 17/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/16 and 17/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/2 quickly.