Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/15 and 5/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 16/15 and 5/8?

The given fractions are 16/15 and 5/8

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/15 and 5/8

16/15 - 5/8

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 - 5 x 15/120

= 128 - 75/120

= 53/120

Result: 53/120

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/15 and 5/8

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/15 and 5/8?

To subtract fractions 16/15 and 5/8 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 53/120.

2. What is 16/15 minus 5/8 as a fraction?

16/15 minus 5/8 as a fraction is equal to 53/120.

3. How to subtract 16/15 and 5/8 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 16/15 and 5/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 53/120 quickly.