14/15 Minus 16/5, Solve 14/15 - 16/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/15 and 16/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/15 and 16/5?
The given fractions are 14/15 and 16/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/15 and 16/5
14/15 - 16/5
The LCM of 15 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 5 | 15, 5 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 3 x 1 = 15
= 14 x 1 - 16 x 3/15
= 14 - 48/15
= -34/15
Result: -34/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/15 and 16/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/15 and 16/5?
To subtract fractions 14/15 and 16/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -34/15.
2. What is 14/15 minus 16/5 as a fraction?
14/15 minus 16/5 as a fraction is equal to -34/15.
3. How to subtract 14/15 and 16/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/15 and 16/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -34/15 quickly.