14/2 Minus 5/16, Solve 14/2 - 5/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/2 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 14/2 and 5/16?
The given fractions are 14/2 and 5/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/2 and 5/16
14/2 - 5/16
The LCM of 2 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 2, 16 |
| 1, 8 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 8 = 16
= 14 x 8 - 5 x 1/16
= 112 - 5/16
= 107/16
Result: 107/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/2 and 5/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/2 and 5/16?
To subtract fractions 14/2 and 5/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 107/16.
2. What is 14/2 minus 5/16 as a fraction?
14/2 minus 5/16 as a fraction is equal to 107/16.
3. How to subtract 14/2 and 5/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/2 and 5/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 107/16 quickly.