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