16/7 Minus 17/6, Solve 16/7 - 17/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/7 and 17/6 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 17/6?
The given fractions are 16/7 and 17/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/7 and 17/6
16/7 - 17/6
The LCM of 7 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42
= 16 x 6 - 17 x 7/42
= 96 - 119/42
= -23/42
Result: -23/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/7 and 17/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/7 and 17/6?
To subtract fractions 16/7 and 17/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 6 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/42.
2. What is 16/7 minus 17/6 as a fraction?
16/7 minus 17/6 as a fraction is equal to -23/42.
3. How to subtract 16/7 and 17/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/7 and 17/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/42 quickly.