16/12 Minus 3/8, Solve 16/12 - 3/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/12 and 3/8 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 3/8?
The given fractions are 16/12 and 3/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/12 and 3/8
16/12 - 3/8
The LCM of 12 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 12, 8 |
| 2 | 6, 4 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 x 2 = 24
= 16 x 2 - 3 x 3/24
= 32 - 9/24
= 23/24
Result: 23/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/12 and 3/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/12 and 3/8?
To subtract fractions 16/12 and 3/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/24.
2. What is 16/12 minus 3/8 as a fraction?
16/12 minus 3/8 as a fraction is equal to 23/24.
3. How to subtract 16/12 and 3/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/12 and 3/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/24 quickly.