7/16 Minus 14/5, Solve 7/16 - 14/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/16 and 14/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/16 and 14/5?
The given fractions are 7/16 and 14/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/16 and 14/5
7/16 - 14/5
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
= 7 x 5 - 14 x 16/80
= 35 - 224/80
= -189/80
Result: -189/80
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/16 and 14/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/16 and 14/5?
To subtract fractions 7/16 and 14/5 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 -189/80.
2. What is 7/16 minus 14/5 as a fraction?
7/16 minus 14/5 as a fraction is equal to -189/80.
3. How to subtract 7/16 and 14/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/16 and 14/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -189/80 quickly.