8/16 Minus 18/6, Solve 8/16 - 18/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/16 and 18/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/16 and 18/6?
The given fractions are 8/16 and 18/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/16 and 18/6
8/16 - 18/6
The LCM of 16 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
| 2 | 16, 6 |
| 8, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 3 = 48
= 8 x 3 - 18 x 8/48
= 24 - 144/48
= -120/48
= -5/2
Result: -5/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/16 and 18/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/16 and 18/6?
To subtract fractions 8/16 and 18/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 6 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/2.
2. What is 8/16 minus 18/6 as a fraction?
8/16 minus 18/6 as a fraction is equal to -5/2.
3. How to subtract 8/16 and 18/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/16 and 18/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/2 quickly.