15/5 Minus 6/16, Solve 15/5 - 6/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 and 6/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/5 and 6/16?
The given fractions are 15/5 and 6/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 6/16
15/5 - 6/16
The LCM of 5 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 80
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 80
= 15 x 16 - 6 x 5/80
= 240 - 30/80
= 210/80
= 21/8
Result: 21/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 6/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 6/16?
To subtract fractions 15/5 and 6/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 16 value i.e 80. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 21/8.
2. What is 15/5 minus 6/16 as a fraction?
15/5 minus 6/16 as a fraction is equal to 21/8.
3. How to subtract 15/5 and 6/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 6/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 21/8 quickly.