1/16 Minus 2/3, Solve 1/16 - 2/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/16 and 2/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/16 and 2/3?
The given fractions are 1/16 and 2/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/16 and 2/3
1/16 - 2/3
The LCM of 16 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48
= 1 x 3 - 2 x 16/48
= 3 - 32/48
= -29/48
Result: -29/48
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/16 and 2/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/16 and 2/3?
To subtract fractions 1/16 and 2/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 3 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -29/48.
2. What is 1/16 minus 2/3 as a fraction?
1/16 minus 2/3 as a fraction is equal to -29/48.
3. How to subtract 1/16 and 2/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/16 and 2/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -29/48 quickly.