3/12 Minus 16/3, Solve 3/12 - 16/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/12 and 16/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/12 and 16/3?
The given fractions are 3/12 and 16/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/12 and 16/3
3/12 - 16/3
The LCM of 12 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 12, 3 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 4 x 1 = 12
= 3 x 1 - 16 x 4/12
= 3 - 64/12
= -61/12
Result: -61/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/12 and 16/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/12 and 16/3?
To subtract fractions 3/12 and 16/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -61/12.
2. What is 3/12 minus 16/3 as a fraction?
3/12 minus 16/3 as a fraction is equal to -61/12.
3. How to subtract 3/12 and 16/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/12 and 16/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -61/12 quickly.