5/16 Minus 18/1, Solve 5/16 - 18/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/16 and 18/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/16 and 18/1?
The given fractions are 5/16 and 18/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/16 and 18/1
5/16 - 18/1
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
= 5 x 1 - 18 x 16/16
= 5 - 288/16
= -283/16
Result: -283/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/16 and 18/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/16 and 18/1?
To subtract fractions 5/16 and 18/1 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 -283/16.
2. What is 5/16 minus 18/1 as a fraction?
5/16 minus 18/1 as a fraction is equal to -283/16.
3. How to subtract 5/16 and 18/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/16 and 18/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -283/16 quickly.