Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/16 and 15/5 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 11/16 and 15/5?

The given fractions are 11/16 and 15/5

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/16 and 15/5

11/16 - 15/5

The LCM of 16 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 80

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80


= 11 x 5 - 15 x 16/80

= 55 - 240/80

= -185/80

= -37/16

Result: -37/16

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/16 and 15/5

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/16 and 15/5?

To subtract fractions 11/16 and 15/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 5 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -37/16.

2. What is 11/16 minus 15/5 as a fraction?

11/16 minus 15/5 as a fraction is equal to -37/16.

3. How to subtract 11/16 and 15/5 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 11/16 and 15/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/16 quickly.