Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/8 and 12/10 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 16/8 and 12/10?

The given fractions are 16/8 and 12/10

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/8 and 12/10

16/8 - 12/10

The LCM of 8 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
2 8, 10
4, 5

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 5 = 40


= 16 x 5 - 12 x 4/40

= 80 - 48/40

= 32/40

= 4/5

Result: 4/5

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/8 and 12/10

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/8 and 12/10?

To subtract fractions 16/8 and 12/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 10 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/5.

2. What is 16/8 minus 12/10 as a fraction?

16/8 minus 12/10 as a fraction is equal to 4/5.

3. How to subtract 16/8 and 12/10 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 16/8 and 12/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/5 quickly.