11/16 Minus 2/1, Solve 11/16 - 2/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/16 and 2/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/16 and 2/1?
The given fractions are 11/16 and 2/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/16 and 2/1
11/16 - 2/1
The LCM of 16 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 16
= 11 x 1 - 2 x 16/16
= 11 - 32/16
= -21/16
Result: -21/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/16 and 2/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/16 and 2/1?
To subtract fractions 11/16 and 2/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 1 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -21/16.
2. What is 11/16 minus 2/1 as a fraction?
11/16 minus 2/1 as a fraction is equal to -21/16.
3. How to subtract 11/16 and 2/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/16 and 2/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -21/16 quickly.