15/16 Minus 6/5, Solve 15/16 - 6/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/16 and 6/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/16 and 6/5?
The given fractions are 15/16 and 6/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/16 and 6/5
15/16 - 6/5
The LCM of 16 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80
= 15 x 5 - 6 x 16/80
= 75 - 96/80
= -21/80
Result: -21/80
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/16 and 6/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/16 and 6/5?
To subtract fractions 15/16 and 6/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 5 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -21/80.
2. What is 15/16 minus 6/5 as a fraction?
15/16 minus 6/5 as a fraction is equal to -21/80.
3. How to subtract 15/16 and 6/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/16 and 6/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -21/80 quickly.