12/9 Minus 16/4, Solve 12/9 - 16/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/9 and 16/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/9 and 16/4?
The given fractions are 12/9 and 16/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/9 and 16/4
12/9 - 16/4
The LCM of 9 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 36
= 12 x 4 - 16 x 9/36
= 48 - 144/36
= -96/36
= -8/3
Result: -8/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/9 and 16/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/9 and 16/4?
To subtract fractions 12/9 and 16/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 4 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/3.
2. What is 12/9 minus 16/4 as a fraction?
12/9 minus 16/4 as a fraction is equal to -8/3.
3. How to subtract 12/9 and 16/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/9 and 16/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/3 quickly.