5/8 Minus 16/11, Solve 5/8 - 16/11 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/8 and 16/11 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/8 and 16/11?
The given fractions are 5/8 and 16/11
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/8 and 16/11
5/8 - 16/11
The LCM of 8 and 11 (denominators of the fractions) is 88
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 88
= 5 x 11 - 16 x 8/88
= 55 - 128/88
= -73/88
Result: -73/88
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/8 and 16/11
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/8 and 16/11?
To subtract fractions 5/8 and 16/11 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 11 value i.e 88. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -73/88.
2. What is 5/8 minus 16/11 as a fraction?
5/8 minus 16/11 as a fraction is equal to -73/88.
3. How to subtract 5/8 and 16/11 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/8 and 16/11 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -73/88 quickly.