2/3 Minus 16/16, Solve 2/3 - 16/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/3 and 16/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/3 and 16/16?
The given fractions are 2/3 and 16/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/3 and 16/16
2/3 - 16/16
The LCM of 3 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48
= 2 x 16 - 16 x 3/48
= 32 - 48/48
= -16/48
= -1/3
Result: -1/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/3 and 16/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/3 and 16/16?
To subtract fractions 2/3 and 16/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/3.
2. What is 2/3 minus 16/16 as a fraction?
2/3 minus 16/16 as a fraction is equal to -1/3.
3. How to subtract 2/3 and 16/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/3 and 16/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/3 quickly.