11/16 Minus 15/5, Solve 11/16 - 15/5 as a Fraction
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.
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
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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.