5/16 Minus 18/6, Solve 5/16 - 18/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/16 and 18/6 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 18/6?
The given fractions are 5/16 and 18/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/16 and 18/6
5/16 - 18/6
The LCM of 16 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
| 2 | 16, 6 |
| 8, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 3 = 48
= 5 x 3 - 18 x 8/48
= 15 - 144/48
= -129/48
= -43/16
Result: -43/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/16 and 18/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/16 and 18/6?
To subtract fractions 5/16 and 18/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 6 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -43/16.
2. What is 5/16 minus 18/6 as a fraction?
5/16 minus 18/6 as a fraction is equal to -43/16.
3. How to subtract 5/16 and 18/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/16 and 18/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -43/16 quickly.