2/5 Minus 11/16, Solve 2/5 - 11/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 11/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/5 and 11/16?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 11/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 11/16
2/5 - 11/16
The LCM of 5 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80
= 2 x 16 - 11 x 5/80
= 32 - 55/80
= -23/80
Result: -23/80
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 11/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 11/16?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 11/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 16 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/80.
2. What is 2/5 minus 11/16 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 11/16 as a fraction is equal to -23/80.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 11/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 11/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/80 quickly.