16/15 Minus 15/8, Solve 16/15 - 15/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/15 and 15/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/15 and 15/8?
The given fractions are 16/15 and 15/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/15 and 15/8
16/15 - 15/8
The LCM of 15 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 16 x 8 - 15 x 15/120
= 128 - 225/120
= -97/120
Result: -97/120
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/15 and 15/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/15 and 15/8?
To subtract fractions 16/15 and 15/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 8 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -97/120.
2. What is 16/15 minus 15/8 as a fraction?
16/15 minus 15/8 as a fraction is equal to -97/120.
3. How to subtract 16/15 and 15/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/15 and 15/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -97/120 quickly.