3/7 Minus 16/12, Solve 3/7 - 16/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/7 and 16/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/7 and 16/12?
The given fractions are 3/7 and 16/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/7 and 16/12
3/7 - 16/12
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
= 3 x 12 - 16 x 7/84
= 36 - 112/84
= -76/84
= -19/21
Result: -19/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/7 and 16/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/7 and 16/12?
To subtract fractions 3/7 and 16/12 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 -19/21.
2. What is 3/7 minus 16/12 as a fraction?
3/7 minus 16/12 as a fraction is equal to -19/21.
3. How to subtract 3/7 and 16/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/7 and 16/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/21 quickly.