16/14 Minus 15/12, Solve 16/14 - 15/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/14 and 15/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/14 and 15/12?
The given fractions are 16/14 and 15/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/14 and 15/12
16/14 - 15/12
The LCM of 14 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
| 2 | 14, 12 |
| 7, 6 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 6 = 84
= 16 x 6 - 15 x 7/84
= 96 - 105/84
= -9/84
= -3/28
Result: -3/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/14 and 15/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/14 and 15/12?
To subtract fractions 16/14 and 15/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 12 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/28.
2. What is 16/14 minus 15/12 as a fraction?
16/14 minus 15/12 as a fraction is equal to -3/28.
3. How to subtract 16/14 and 15/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/14 and 15/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/28 quickly.