3/5 Minus 6/16, Solve 3/5 - 6/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/5 and 6/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/5 and 6/16?
The given fractions are 3/5 and 6/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/5 and 6/16
3/5 - 6/16
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
= 3 x 16 - 6 x 5/80
= 48 - 30/80
= 18/80
= 9/40
Result: 9/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/5 and 6/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/5 and 6/16?
To subtract fractions 3/5 and 6/16 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 9/40.
2. What is 3/5 minus 6/16 as a fraction?
3/5 minus 6/16 as a fraction is equal to 9/40.
3. How to subtract 3/5 and 6/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/5 and 6/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/40 quickly.