15/3 Minus 18/16, Solve 15/3 - 18/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/3 and 18/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/3 and 18/16?
The given fractions are 15/3 and 18/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/3 and 18/16
15/3 - 18/16
The LCM of 3 and 16 (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 16 - 18 x 3/48
= 240 - 54/48
= 186/48
= 31/8
Result: 31/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/3 and 18/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/3 and 18/16?
To subtract fractions 15/3 and 18/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 16 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 31/8.
2. What is 15/3 minus 18/16 as a fraction?
15/3 minus 18/16 as a fraction is equal to 31/8.
3. How to subtract 15/3 and 18/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/3 and 18/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/8 quickly.