5/1 Minus 2/16, Solve 5/1 - 2/16 as a Fraction
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.
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
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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.