12/16 Minus 17/5, Solve 12/16 - 17/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/16 and 17/5 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 17/5?
The given fractions are 12/16 and 17/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/16 and 17/5
12/16 - 17/5
The LCM of 16 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80
= 12 x 5 - 17 x 16/80
= 60 - 272/80
= -212/80
= -53/20
Result: -53/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/16 and 17/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/16 and 17/5?
To subtract fractions 12/16 and 17/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 5 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -53/20.
2. What is 12/16 minus 17/5 as a fraction?
12/16 minus 17/5 as a fraction is equal to -53/20.
3. How to subtract 12/16 and 17/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/16 and 17/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -53/20 quickly.