8/3 Minus 2/16, Solve 8/3 - 2/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/3 and 2/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/3 and 2/16?
The given fractions are 8/3 and 2/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/3 and 2/16
8/3 - 2/16
The LCM of 3 and 16 (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 16 - 2 x 3/48
= 128 - 6/48
= 122/48
= 61/24
Result: 61/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/3 and 2/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/3 and 2/16?
To subtract fractions 8/3 and 2/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 61/24.
2. What is 8/3 minus 2/16 as a fraction?
8/3 minus 2/16 as a fraction is equal to 61/24.
3. How to subtract 8/3 and 2/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/3 and 2/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 61/24 quickly.