3/16 Minus 2/8, Solve 3/16 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/16 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/16 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 3/16 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/16 and 2/8
3/16 - 2/8
The LCM of 16 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 8 |
| 2 | 8, 4 |
| 2 | 2, 4 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 16
= 3 x 1 - 2 x 2/16
= 3 - 4/16
= -1/16
Result: -1/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/16 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/16 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 3/16 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 8 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/16.
2. What is 3/16 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
3/16 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to -1/16.
3. How to subtract 3/16 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/16 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/16 quickly.