12/16 Minus 20/7, Solve 12/16 - 20/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/16 and 20/7 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 20/7?
The given fractions are 12/16 and 20/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/16 and 20/7
12/16 - 20/7
The LCM of 16 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 112
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 112
= 12 x 7 - 20 x 16/112
= 84 - 320/112
= -236/112
= -59/28
Result: -59/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/16 and 20/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/16 and 20/7?
To subtract fractions 12/16 and 20/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 7 value i.e 112. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/28.
2. What is 12/16 minus 20/7 as a fraction?
12/16 minus 20/7 as a fraction is equal to -59/28.
3. How to subtract 12/16 and 20/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/16 and 20/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/28 quickly.