8/16 Minus 4/3, Solve 8/16 - 4/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/16 and 4/3 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 4/3?
The given fractions are 8/16 and 4/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/16 and 4/3
8/16 - 4/3
The LCM of 16 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48
= 8 x 3 - 4 x 16/48
= 24 - 64/48
= -40/48
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/16 and 4/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/16 and 4/3?
To subtract fractions 8/16 and 4/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 3 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 8/16 minus 4/3 as a fraction?
8/16 minus 4/3 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 8/16 and 4/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/16 and 4/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.