1/2 Minus 16/6, Solve 1/2 - 16/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 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 1/2 and 16/6?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 16/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 16/6
1/2 - 16/6
The LCM of 2 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 2 | 2, 6 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 3 = 6
= 1 x 3 - 16 x 1/6
= 3 - 16/6
= -13/6
Result: -13/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 16/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 16/6?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 16/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 6 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/6.
2. What is 1/2 minus 16/6 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 16/6 as a fraction is equal to -13/6.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 16/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 16/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/6 quickly.