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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/8 and 10/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 12/8 and 10/16?

The given fractions are 12/8 and 10/16

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/8 and 10/16

12/8 - 10/16

The LCM of 8 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
2 8, 16
2 4, 8
2 2, 4
1, 2

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 16


= 12 x 2 - 10 x 1/16

= 24 - 10/16

= 14/16

= 7/8

Result: 7/8

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/8 and 10/16

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/8 and 10/16?

To subtract fractions 12/8 and 10/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/8.

2. What is 12/8 minus 10/16 as a fraction?

12/8 minus 10/16 as a fraction is equal to 7/8.

3. How to subtract 12/8 and 10/16 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 12/8 and 10/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/8 quickly.