16/2 Minus 8/12, Solve 16/2 - 8/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/2 and 8/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/2 and 8/12?
The given fractions are 16/2 and 8/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/2 and 8/12
16/2 - 8/12
The LCM of 2 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 2, 12 |
| 1, 6 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 6 = 12
= 16 x 6 - 8 x 1/12
= 96 - 8/12
= 88/12
= 22/3
Result: 22/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/2 and 8/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/2 and 8/12?
To subtract fractions 16/2 and 8/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 22/3.
2. What is 16/2 minus 8/12 as a fraction?
16/2 minus 8/12 as a fraction is equal to 22/3.
3. How to subtract 16/2 and 8/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/2 and 8/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 22/3 quickly.