12/3 Minus 17/16, Solve 12/3 - 17/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/3 and 17/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/3 and 17/16?
The given fractions are 12/3 and 17/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/3 and 17/16
12/3 - 17/16
The LCM of 3 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48
= 12 x 16 - 17 x 3/48
= 192 - 51/48
= 141/48
= 47/16
Result: 47/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/3 and 17/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/3 and 17/16?
To subtract fractions 12/3 and 17/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 47/16.
2. What is 12/3 minus 17/16 as a fraction?
12/3 minus 17/16 as a fraction is equal to 47/16.
3. How to subtract 12/3 and 17/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/3 and 17/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 47/16 quickly.