10/5 Minus 5/16, Solve 10/5 - 5/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/5 and 5/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/5 and 5/16?
The given fractions are 10/5 and 5/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/5 and 5/16
10/5 - 5/16
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
= 10 x 16 - 5 x 5/80
= 160 - 25/80
= 135/80
= 27/16
Result: 27/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/5 and 5/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/5 and 5/16?
To subtract fractions 10/5 and 5/16 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 27/16.
2. What is 10/5 minus 5/16 as a fraction?
10/5 minus 5/16 as a fraction is equal to 27/16.
3. How to subtract 10/5 and 5/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/5 and 5/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 27/16 quickly.