16/8 Minus 12/3, Solve 16/8 - 12/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/8 and 12/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/8 and 12/3?
The given fractions are 16/8 and 12/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/8 and 12/3
16/8 - 12/3
The LCM of 8 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 16 x 3 - 12 x 8/24
= 48 - 96/24
= -48/24
= -2/1
Result: -2/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/8 and 12/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/8 and 12/3?
To subtract fractions 16/8 and 12/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 3 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/1.
2. What is 16/8 minus 12/3 as a fraction?
16/8 minus 12/3 as a fraction is equal to -2/1.
3. How to subtract 16/8 and 12/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/8 and 12/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/1 quickly.