4/12 Minus 16/7, Solve 4/12 - 16/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/12 and 16/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/12 and 16/7?
The given fractions are 4/12 and 16/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/12 and 16/7
4/12 - 16/7
The LCM of 12 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 4 x 7 - 16 x 12/84
= 28 - 192/84
= -164/84
= -41/21
Result: -41/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/12 and 16/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/12 and 16/7?
To subtract fractions 4/12 and 16/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 7 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -41/21.
2. What is 4/12 minus 16/7 as a fraction?
4/12 minus 16/7 as a fraction is equal to -41/21.
3. How to subtract 4/12 and 16/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/12 and 16/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -41/21 quickly.