6/16 Minus 4/1, Solve 6/16 - 4/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/16 and 4/1 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 4/1?
The given fractions are 6/16 and 4/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/16 and 4/1
6/16 - 4/1
The LCM of 16 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 16
= 6 x 1 - 4 x 16/16
= 6 - 64/16
= -58/16
= -29/8
Result: -29/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/16 and 4/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/16 and 4/1?
To subtract fractions 6/16 and 4/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 1 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -29/8.
2. What is 6/16 minus 4/1 as a fraction?
6/16 minus 4/1 as a fraction is equal to -29/8.
3. How to subtract 6/16 and 4/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/16 and 4/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -29/8 quickly.