12/3 Minus 9/16, Solve 12/3 - 9/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/3 and 9/16 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 9/16?
The given fractions are 12/3 and 9/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/3 and 9/16
12/3 - 9/16
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 - 9 x 3/48
= 192 - 27/48
= 165/48
= 55/16
Result: 55/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/3 and 9/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/3 and 9/16?
To subtract fractions 12/3 and 9/16 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 55/16.
2. What is 12/3 minus 9/16 as a fraction?
12/3 minus 9/16 as a fraction is equal to 55/16.
3. How to subtract 12/3 and 9/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/3 and 9/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 55/16 quickly.