4/7 Minus 12/16, Solve 4/7 - 12/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/7 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 4/7 and 12/16?
The given fractions are 4/7 and 12/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/7 and 12/16
4/7 - 12/16
The LCM of 7 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 112
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 112
= 4 x 16 - 12 x 7/112
= 64 - 84/112
= -20/112
= -5/28
Result: -5/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/7 and 12/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/7 and 12/16?
To subtract fractions 4/7 and 12/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 16 value i.e 112. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/28.
2. What is 4/7 minus 12/16 as a fraction?
4/7 minus 12/16 as a fraction is equal to -5/28.
3. How to subtract 4/7 and 12/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/7 and 12/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/28 quickly.