16/5 Minus 2/18, Solve 16/5 - 2/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/5 and 2/18 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 2/18?
The given fractions are 16/5 and 2/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/5 and 2/18
16/5 - 2/18
The LCM of 5 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 16 x 18 - 2 x 5/90
= 288 - 10/90
= 278/90
= 139/45
Result: 139/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/5 and 2/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/5 and 2/18?
To subtract fractions 16/5 and 2/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 18 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 139/45.
2. What is 16/5 minus 2/18 as a fraction?
16/5 minus 2/18 as a fraction is equal to 139/45.
3. How to subtract 16/5 and 2/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/5 and 2/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 139/45 quickly.