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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/5 and 5/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 16/5 and 5/13?

The given fractions are 16/5 and 5/13

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/5 and 5/13

16/5 - 5/13

The LCM of 5 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 65

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 65


= 16 x 13 - 5 x 5/65

= 208 - 25/65

= 183/65

Result: 183/65

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/5 and 5/13

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/5 and 5/13?

To subtract fractions 16/5 and 5/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 13 value i.e 65. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 183/65.

2. What is 16/5 minus 5/13 as a fraction?

16/5 minus 5/13 as a fraction is equal to 183/65.

3. How to subtract 16/5 and 5/13 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 16/5 and 5/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 183/65 quickly.