15/16 Minus 18/4, Solve 15/16 - 18/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/16 and 18/4 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 18/4?
The given fractions are 15/16 and 18/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/16 and 18/4
15/16 - 18/4
The LCM of 16 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 4 |
| 2 | 8, 2 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 4 x 1 = 16
= 15 x 1 - 18 x 4/16
= 15 - 72/16
= -57/16
Result: -57/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/16 and 18/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/16 and 18/4?
To subtract fractions 15/16 and 18/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 4 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -57/16.
2. What is 15/16 minus 18/4 as a fraction?
15/16 minus 18/4 as a fraction is equal to -57/16.
3. How to subtract 15/16 and 18/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/16 and 18/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -57/16 quickly.