15/11 Minus 16/5, Solve 15/11 - 16/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/11 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 15/11 and 16/5?
The given fractions are 15/11 and 16/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/11 and 16/5
15/11 - 16/5
The LCM of 11 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 55
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 55
= 15 x 5 - 16 x 11/55
= 75 - 176/55
= -101/55
Result: -101/55
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/11 and 16/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/11 and 16/5?
To subtract fractions 15/11 and 16/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 5 value i.e 55. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -101/55.
2. What is 15/11 minus 16/5 as a fraction?
15/11 minus 16/5 as a fraction is equal to -101/55.
3. How to subtract 15/11 and 16/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/11 and 16/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -101/55 quickly.