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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/13 and 16/5 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 2/13 and 16/5?

The given fractions are 2/13 and 16/5

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/13 and 16/5

2/13 - 16/5

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

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


= 2 x 5 - 16 x 13/65

= 10 - 208/65

= -198/65

Result: -198/65

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/13 and 16/5

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/13 and 16/5?

To subtract fractions 2/13 and 16/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 5 value i.e 65. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -198/65.

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

2/13 minus 16/5 as a fraction is equal to -198/65.

3. How to subtract 2/13 and 16/5 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 2/13 and 16/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -198/65 quickly.