10/16 Minus 3/2, Solve 10/16 - 3/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/16 and 3/2 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 3/2?
The given fractions are 10/16 and 3/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/16 and 3/2
10/16 - 3/2
The LCM of 16 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 2 |
| 8, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 1 = 16
= 10 x 1 - 3 x 8/16
= 10 - 24/16
= -14/16
= -7/8
Result: -7/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/16 and 3/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/16 and 3/2?
To subtract fractions 10/16 and 3/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 2 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/8.
2. What is 10/16 minus 3/2 as a fraction?
10/16 minus 3/2 as a fraction is equal to -7/8.
3. How to subtract 10/16 and 3/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/16 and 3/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/8 quickly.