8/12 Minus 16/6, Solve 8/12 - 16/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/12 and 16/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/12 and 16/6?
The given fractions are 8/12 and 16/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/12 and 16/6
8/12 - 16/6
The LCM of 12 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 6 |
| 3 | 6, 3 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 2 x 1 = 12
= 8 x 1 - 16 x 2/12
= 8 - 32/12
= -24/12
= -2/1
Result: -2/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/12 and 16/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/12 and 16/6?
To subtract fractions 8/12 and 16/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 6 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/1.
2. What is 8/12 minus 16/6 as a fraction?
8/12 minus 16/6 as a fraction is equal to -2/1.
3. How to subtract 8/12 and 16/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/12 and 16/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/1 quickly.