3/2 Minus 12/16, Solve 3/2 - 12/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/2 and 12/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/2 and 12/16?
The given fractions are 3/2 and 12/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/2 and 12/16
3/2 - 12/16
The LCM of 2 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 2, 16 |
| 1, 8 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 8 = 16
= 3 x 8 - 12 x 1/16
= 24 - 12/16
= 12/16
= 3/4
Result: 3/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/2 and 12/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/2 and 12/16?
To subtract fractions 3/2 and 12/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/4.
2. What is 3/2 minus 12/16 as a fraction?
3/2 minus 12/16 as a fraction is equal to 3/4.
3. How to subtract 3/2 and 12/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/2 and 12/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/4 quickly.