6/7 Minus 12/16, Solve 6/7 - 12/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/7 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 6/7 and 12/16?
The given fractions are 6/7 and 12/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/7 and 12/16
6/7 - 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
= 6 x 16 - 12 x 7/112
= 96 - 84/112
= 12/112
= 3/28
Result: 3/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/7 and 12/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/7 and 12/16?
To subtract fractions 6/7 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 3/28.
2. What is 6/7 minus 12/16 as a fraction?
6/7 minus 12/16 as a fraction is equal to 3/28.
3. How to subtract 6/7 and 12/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/7 and 12/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/28 quickly.