16/18 Minus 12/4, Solve 16/18 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/18 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 16/18 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 16/18 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/18 and 12/4
16/18 - 12/4
The LCM of 18 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 2 | 18, 4 |
| 9, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 9 x 2 = 36
= 16 x 2 - 12 x 9/36
= 32 - 108/36
= -76/36
= -19/9
Result: -19/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/18 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/18 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 16/18 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 4 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/9.
2. What is 16/18 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
16/18 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -19/9.
3. How to subtract 16/18 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/18 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/9 quickly.