15/4 Minus 17/16, Solve 15/4 - 17/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/4 and 17/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/4 and 17/16?
The given fractions are 15/4 and 17/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/4 and 17/16
15/4 - 17/16
The LCM of 4 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 4, 16 |
| 2 | 2, 8 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 4 = 16
= 15 x 4 - 17 x 1/16
= 60 - 17/16
= 43/16
Result: 43/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/4 and 17/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/4 and 17/16?
To subtract fractions 15/4 and 17/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 43/16.
2. What is 15/4 minus 17/16 as a fraction?
15/4 minus 17/16 as a fraction is equal to 43/16.
3. How to subtract 15/4 and 17/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/4 and 17/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 43/16 quickly.