8/2 Minus 16/5, Solve 8/2 - 16/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/2 and 16/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/2 and 16/5?
The given fractions are 8/2 and 16/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/2 and 16/5
8/2 - 16/5
The LCM of 2 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 8 x 5 - 16 x 2/10
= 40 - 32/10
= 8/10
= 4/5
Result: 4/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/2 and 16/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/2 and 16/5?
To subtract fractions 8/2 and 16/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 5 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/5.
2. What is 8/2 minus 16/5 as a fraction?
8/2 minus 16/5 as a fraction is equal to 4/5.
3. How to subtract 8/2 and 16/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/2 and 16/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/5 quickly.