16/7 Minus 17/12, Solve 16/7 - 17/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/7 and 17/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/7 and 17/12?
The given fractions are 16/7 and 17/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/7 and 17/12
16/7 - 17/12
The LCM of 7 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 16 x 12 - 17 x 7/84
= 192 - 119/84
= 73/84
Result: 73/84
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/7 and 17/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/7 and 17/12?
To subtract fractions 16/7 and 17/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 12 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 73/84.
2. What is 16/7 minus 17/12 as a fraction?
16/7 minus 17/12 as a fraction is equal to 73/84.
3. How to subtract 16/7 and 17/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/7 and 17/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 73/84 quickly.