1/6 Minus 16/4, Solve 1/6 - 16/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/6 and 16/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/6 and 16/4?
The given fractions are 1/6 and 16/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/6 and 16/4
1/6 - 16/4
The LCM of 6 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 6, 4 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 2 = 12
= 1 x 2 - 16 x 3/12
= 2 - 48/12
= -46/12
= -23/6
Result: -23/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/6 and 16/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/6 and 16/4?
To subtract fractions 1/6 and 16/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 4 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/6.
2. What is 1/6 minus 16/4 as a fraction?
1/6 minus 16/4 as a fraction is equal to -23/6.
3. How to subtract 1/6 and 16/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/6 and 16/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/6 quickly.