13/16 Minus 17/2, Solve 13/16 - 17/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/16 and 17/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 13/16 and 17/2?
The given fractions are 13/16 and 17/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/16 and 17/2
13/16 - 17/2
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
= 13 x 1 - 17 x 8/16
= 13 - 136/16
= -123/16
Result: -123/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/16 and 17/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/16 and 17/2?
To subtract fractions 13/16 and 17/2 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 -123/16.
2. What is 13/16 minus 17/2 as a fraction?
13/16 minus 17/2 as a fraction is equal to -123/16.
3. How to subtract 13/16 and 17/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 13/16 and 17/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -123/16 quickly.