16/4 Minus 12/14, Solve 16/4 - 12/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/4 and 12/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/4 and 12/14?
The given fractions are 16/4 and 12/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/4 and 12/14
16/4 - 12/14
The LCM of 4 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
| 2 | 4, 14 |
| 2, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 7 = 28
= 16 x 7 - 12 x 2/28
= 112 - 24/28
= 88/28
= 22/7
Result: 22/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/4 and 12/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/4 and 12/14?
To subtract fractions 16/4 and 12/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 14 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 22/7.
2. What is 16/4 minus 12/14 as a fraction?
16/4 minus 12/14 as a fraction is equal to 22/7.
3. How to subtract 16/4 and 12/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/4 and 12/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 22/7 quickly.