Subtract 6/16 from 1/5
1/5 - 6/16 is -7/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
1/5 = 1 × 16/5 × 16 = 16/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
6/16 = 6 × 5/16 × 5 = 30/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/80 - 30/80 = 16 - 30/80 = -14/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -7/40
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