16/14 Minus 11/2, Solve 16/14 - 11/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/14 and 11/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/14 and 11/2?
The given fractions are 16/14 and 11/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/14 and 11/2
16/14 - 11/2
The LCM of 14 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 2 | 14, 2 |
| 7, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 1 = 14
= 16 x 1 - 11 x 7/14
= 16 - 77/14
= -61/14
Result: -61/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/14 and 11/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/14 and 11/2?
To subtract fractions 16/14 and 11/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -61/14.
2. What is 16/14 minus 11/2 as a fraction?
16/14 minus 11/2 as a fraction is equal to -61/14.
3. How to subtract 16/14 and 11/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/14 and 11/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -61/14 quickly.