6/16 Minus 1/5, Solve 6/16 - 1/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/16 and 1/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/16 and 1/5?
The given fractions are 6/16 and 1/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/16 and 1/5
6/16 - 1/5
The LCM of 16 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80
= 6 x 5 - 1 x 16/80
= 30 - 16/80
= 14/80
= 7/40
Result: 7/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/16 and 1/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/16 and 1/5?
To subtract fractions 6/16 and 1/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 5 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/40.
2. What is 6/16 minus 1/5 as a fraction?
6/16 minus 1/5 as a fraction is equal to 7/40.
3. How to subtract 6/16 and 1/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/16 and 1/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/40 quickly.