2/5 Minus 16/13, Solve 2/5 - 16/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 16/13 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 16/13?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 16/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 16/13
2/5 - 16/13
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
= 2 x 13 - 16 x 5/65
= 26 - 80/65
= -54/65
Result: -54/65
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 16/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 16/13?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 16/13 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 -54/65.
2. What is 2/5 minus 16/13 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 16/13 as a fraction is equal to -54/65.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 16/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 16/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -54/65 quickly.