15/5 Minus 16/9, Solve 15/5 - 16/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 and 16/9 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 16/9?
The given fractions are 15/5 and 16/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 16/9
15/5 - 16/9
The LCM of 5 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 45
= 15 x 9 - 16 x 5/45
= 135 - 80/45
= 55/45
= 11/9
Result: 11/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 16/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 16/9?
To subtract fractions 15/5 and 16/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 9 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/9.
2. What is 15/5 minus 16/9 as a fraction?
15/5 minus 16/9 as a fraction is equal to 11/9.
3. How to subtract 15/5 and 16/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 16/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/9 quickly.