16/5 Minus 1/2, Solve 16/5 - 1/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/5 and 1/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/5 and 1/2?
The given fractions are 16/5 and 1/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/5 and 1/2
16/5 - 1/2
The LCM of 5 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 16 x 2 - 1 x 5/10
= 32 - 5/10
= 27/10
Result: 27/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/5 and 1/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/5 and 1/2?
To subtract fractions 16/5 and 1/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 27/10.
2. What is 16/5 minus 1/2 as a fraction?
16/5 minus 1/2 as a fraction is equal to 27/10.
3. How to subtract 16/5 and 1/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/5 and 1/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 27/10 quickly.