1/3 Minus 6/16, Solve 1/3 - 6/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/3 and 6/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/3 and 6/16?
The given fractions are 1/3 and 6/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/3 and 6/16
1/3 - 6/16
The LCM of 3 and 16 (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 16 - 6 x 3/48
= 16 - 18/48
= -2/48
= -1/24
Result: -1/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/3 and 6/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/3 and 6/16?
To subtract fractions 1/3 and 6/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/24.
2. What is 1/3 minus 6/16 as a fraction?
1/3 minus 6/16 as a fraction is equal to -1/24.
3. How to subtract 1/3 and 6/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/3 and 6/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/24 quickly.