15/16 Minus 15/6, Solve 15/16 - 15/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/16 and 15/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/16 and 15/6?
The given fractions are 15/16 and 15/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/16 and 15/6
15/16 - 15/6
The LCM of 16 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
| 2 | 16, 6 |
| 8, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 8 x 3 = 48
= 15 x 3 - 15 x 8/48
= 45 - 120/48
= -75/48
= -25/16
Result: -25/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/16 and 15/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/16 and 15/6?
To subtract fractions 15/16 and 15/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 6 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -25/16.
2. What is 15/16 minus 15/6 as a fraction?
15/16 minus 15/6 as a fraction is equal to -25/16.
3. How to subtract 15/16 and 15/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/16 and 15/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -25/16 quickly.