1/5 Minus 4/16, Solve 1/5 - 4/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 4/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 4/16?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 4/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 4/16
1/5 - 4/16
The LCM of 5 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80
= 1 x 16 - 4 x 5/80
= 16 - 20/80
= -4/80
= -1/20
Result: -1/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 4/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 4/16?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 4/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 16 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/20.
2. What is 1/5 minus 4/16 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 4/16 as a fraction is equal to -1/20.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 4/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 4/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/20 quickly.