5/2 Minus 7/16, Solve 5/2 - 7/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 and 7/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/2 and 7/16?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 7/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 7/16
5/2 - 7/16
The LCM of 2 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 2, 16 |
| 1, 8 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 8 = 16
= 5 x 8 - 7 x 1/16
= 40 - 7/16
= 33/16
Result: 33/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 7/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 7/16?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 7/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 33/16.
2. What is 5/2 minus 7/16 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 7/16 as a fraction is equal to 33/16.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 7/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 7/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 33/16 quickly.