16/17 Minus 2/15, Solve 16/17 - 2/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/17 and 2/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/17 and 2/15?
The given fractions are 16/17 and 2/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/17 and 2/15
16/17 - 2/15
The LCM of 17 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 255
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 255
= 16 x 15 - 2 x 17/255
= 240 - 34/255
= 206/255
Result: 206/255
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/17 and 2/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/17 and 2/15?
To subtract fractions 16/17 and 2/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 15 value i.e 255. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 206/255.
2. What is 16/17 minus 2/15 as a fraction?
16/17 minus 2/15 as a fraction is equal to 206/255.
3. How to subtract 16/17 and 2/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/17 and 2/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 206/255 quickly.