14/16 Minus 12/17, Solve 14/16 - 12/17 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/16 and 12/17 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/16 and 12/17?
The given fractions are 14/16 and 12/17
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/16 and 12/17
14/16 - 12/17
The LCM of 16 and 17 (denominators of the fractions) is 272
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 272
= 14 x 17 - 12 x 16/272
= 238 - 192/272
= 46/272
= 23/136
Result: 23/136
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/16 and 12/17
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/16 and 12/17?
To subtract fractions 14/16 and 12/17 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 17 value i.e 272. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/136.
2. What is 14/16 minus 12/17 as a fraction?
14/16 minus 12/17 as a fraction is equal to 23/136.
3. How to subtract 14/16 and 12/17 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/16 and 12/17 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/136 quickly.