14/16 Minus 12/4, Solve 14/16 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/16 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/16 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 14/16 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/16 and 12/4
14/16 - 12/4
The LCM of 16 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 4 |
| 2 | 8, 2 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 4 x 1 = 16
= 14 x 1 - 12 x 4/16
= 14 - 48/16
= -34/16
= -17/8
Result: -17/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/16 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/16 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 14/16 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 4 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/8.
2. What is 14/16 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
14/16 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -17/8.
3. How to subtract 14/16 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/16 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/8 quickly.