12/5 Minus 12/16, Solve 12/5 - 12/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/5 and 12/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/5 and 12/16?
The given fractions are 12/5 and 12/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/5 and 12/16
12/5 - 12/16
The LCM of 5 and 16 (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 16 - 12 x 5/80
= 192 - 60/80
= 132/80
= 33/20
Result: 33/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/5 and 12/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/5 and 12/16?
To subtract fractions 12/5 and 12/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 16 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 33/20.
2. What is 12/5 minus 12/16 as a fraction?
12/5 minus 12/16 as a fraction is equal to 33/20.
3. How to subtract 12/5 and 12/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/5 and 12/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 33/20 quickly.