5/3 Minus 16/8, Solve 5/3 - 16/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/3 and 16/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/3 and 16/8?
The given fractions are 5/3 and 16/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/3 and 16/8
5/3 - 16/8
The LCM of 3 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 5 x 8 - 16 x 3/24
= 40 - 48/24
= -8/24
= -1/3
Result: -1/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/3 and 16/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/3 and 16/8?
To subtract fractions 5/3 and 16/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/3.
2. What is 5/3 minus 16/8 as a fraction?
5/3 minus 16/8 as a fraction is equal to -1/3.
3. How to subtract 5/3 and 16/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/3 and 16/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/3 quickly.