Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 16/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 8/5 and 16/14?

The given fractions are 8/5 and 16/14

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 16/14

8/5 - 16/14

The LCM of 5 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 70

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70


= 8 x 14 - 16 x 5/70

= 112 - 80/70

= 32/70

= 16/35

Result: 16/35

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 16/14

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 16/14?

To subtract fractions 8/5 and 16/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 14 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 16/35.

2. What is 8/5 minus 16/14 as a fraction?

8/5 minus 16/14 as a fraction is equal to 16/35.

3. How to subtract 8/5 and 16/14 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 16/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 16/35 quickly.