3/16 Minus 5/1, Solve 3/16 - 5/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/16 and 5/1 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 5/1?
The given fractions are 3/16 and 5/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/16 and 5/1
3/16 - 5/1
The LCM of 16 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 16
= 3 x 1 - 5 x 16/16
= 3 - 80/16
= -77/16
Result: -77/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/16 and 5/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/16 and 5/1?
To subtract fractions 3/16 and 5/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 1 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -77/16.
2. What is 3/16 minus 5/1 as a fraction?
3/16 minus 5/1 as a fraction is equal to -77/16.
3. How to subtract 3/16 and 5/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/16 and 5/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -77/16 quickly.