16/2 Minus 15/5, Solve 16/2 - 15/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/2 and 15/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/2 and 15/5?
The given fractions are 16/2 and 15/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/2 and 15/5
16/2 - 15/5
The LCM of 2 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 16 x 5 - 15 x 2/10
= 80 - 30/10
= 50/10
= 5/1
Result: 5/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/2 and 15/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/2 and 15/5?
To subtract fractions 16/2 and 15/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 5 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/1.
2. What is 16/2 minus 15/5 as a fraction?
16/2 minus 15/5 as a fraction is equal to 5/1.
3. How to subtract 16/2 and 15/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/2 and 15/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/1 quickly.