11/15 Minus 15/16, Solve 11/15 - 15/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/15 and 15/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/15 and 15/16?
The given fractions are 11/15 and 15/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/15 and 15/16
11/15 - 15/16
The LCM of 15 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 240
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 240
= 11 x 16 - 15 x 15/240
= 176 - 225/240
= -49/240
Result: -49/240
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/15 and 15/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/15 and 15/16?
To subtract fractions 11/15 and 15/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 16 value i.e 240. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -49/240.
2. What is 11/15 minus 15/16 as a fraction?
11/15 minus 15/16 as a fraction is equal to -49/240.
3. How to subtract 11/15 and 15/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/15 and 15/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -49/240 quickly.