Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/1 and 2/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/1 and 2/16?

The given fractions are 5/1 and 2/16

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/1 and 2/16

5/1 - 2/16

The LCM of 1 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 16


= 5 x 16 - 2 x 1/16

= 80 - 2/16

= 78/16

= 39/8

Result: 39/8

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/1 and 2/16

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/1 and 2/16?

To subtract fractions 5/1 and 2/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 39/8.

2. What is 5/1 minus 2/16 as a fraction?

5/1 minus 2/16 as a fraction is equal to 39/8.

3. How to subtract 5/1 and 2/16 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/1 and 2/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 39/8 quickly.