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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/16 and 18/3 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 15/16 and 18/3?

The given fractions are 15/16 and 18/3

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/16 and 18/3

15/16 - 18/3

The LCM of 16 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 48

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48


= 15 x 3 - 18 x 16/48

= 45 - 288/48

= -243/48

= -81/16

Result: -81/16

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/16 and 18/3

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/16 and 18/3?

To subtract fractions 15/16 and 18/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 3 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -81/16.

2. What is 15/16 minus 18/3 as a fraction?

15/16 minus 18/3 as a fraction is equal to -81/16.

3. How to subtract 15/16 and 18/3 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 15/16 and 18/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -81/16 quickly.