14/16 Minus 2/5, Solve 14/16 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/16 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 14/16 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 14/16 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/16 and 2/5
14/16 - 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
= 14 x 5 - 2 x 16/80
= 70 - 32/80
= 38/80
= 19/40
Result: 19/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/16 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/16 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 14/16 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 19/40.
2. What is 14/16 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
14/16 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 19/40.
3. How to subtract 14/16 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/16 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/40 quickly.