10/16 Minus 2/5, Solve 10/16 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/16 and 2/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/16 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 10/16 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/16 and 2/5
10/16 - 2/5
The LCM of 16 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80
= 10 x 5 - 2 x 16/80
= 50 - 32/80
= 18/80
= 9/40
Result: 9/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/16 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/16 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 10/16 and 2/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 5 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/40.
2. What is 10/16 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
10/16 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 9/40.
3. How to subtract 10/16 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/16 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/40 quickly.