15/5 Minus 16/18, Solve 15/5 - 16/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 and 16/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/5 and 16/18?
The given fractions are 15/5 and 16/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 16/18
15/5 - 16/18
The LCM of 5 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 15 x 18 - 16 x 5/90
= 270 - 80/90
= 190/90
= 19/9
Result: 19/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 16/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 16/18?
To subtract fractions 15/5 and 16/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 18 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 19/9.
2. What is 15/5 minus 16/18 as a fraction?
15/5 minus 16/18 as a fraction is equal to 19/9.
3. How to subtract 15/5 and 16/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 16/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/9 quickly.