2/5 Minus 16/2, Solve 2/5 - 16/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 16/2 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 16/2?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 16/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 16/2
2/5 - 16/2
The LCM of 5 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 2 x 2 - 16 x 5/10
= 4 - 80/10
= -76/10
= -38/5
Result: -38/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 16/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 16/2?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 16/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -38/5.
2. What is 2/5 minus 16/2 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 16/2 as a fraction is equal to -38/5.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 16/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 16/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -38/5 quickly.