15/16 Minus 8/7, Solve 15/16 - 8/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/16 and 8/7 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 8/7?
The given fractions are 15/16 and 8/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/16 and 8/7
15/16 - 8/7
The LCM of 16 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 112
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 112
= 15 x 7 - 8 x 16/112
= 105 - 128/112
= -23/112
Result: -23/112
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/16 and 8/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/16 and 8/7?
To subtract fractions 15/16 and 8/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 7 value i.e 112. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/112.
2. What is 15/16 minus 8/7 as a fraction?
15/16 minus 8/7 as a fraction is equal to -23/112.
3. How to subtract 15/16 and 8/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/16 and 8/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/112 quickly.