15/8 Minus 16/9, Solve 15/8 - 16/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/8 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 15/8 and 16/9?
The given fractions are 15/8 and 16/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/8 and 16/9
15/8 - 16/9
The LCM of 8 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 15 x 9 - 16 x 8/72
= 135 - 128/72
= 7/72
Result: 7/72
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/8 and 16/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/8 and 16/9?
To subtract fractions 15/8 and 16/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 9 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/72.
2. What is 15/8 minus 16/9 as a fraction?
15/8 minus 16/9 as a fraction is equal to 7/72.
3. How to subtract 15/8 and 16/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/8 and 16/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/72 quickly.