12/4 Minus 16/3, Solve 12/4 - 16/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 16/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/4 and 16/3?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 16/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 16/3
12/4 - 16/3
The LCM of 4 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 12 x 3 - 16 x 4/12
= 36 - 64/12
= -28/12
= -7/3
Result: -7/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 16/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 16/3?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 16/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/3.
2. What is 12/4 minus 16/3 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 16/3 as a fraction is equal to -7/3.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 16/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 16/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/3 quickly.