16/5 Minus 15/12, Solve 16/5 - 15/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/5 and 15/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/5 and 15/12?
The given fractions are 16/5 and 15/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/5 and 15/12
16/5 - 15/12
The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 16 x 12 - 15 x 5/60
= 192 - 75/60
= 117/60
= 39/20
Result: 39/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/5 and 15/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/5 and 15/12?
To subtract fractions 16/5 and 15/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 39/20.
2. What is 16/5 minus 15/12 as a fraction?
16/5 minus 15/12 as a fraction is equal to 39/20.
3. How to subtract 16/5 and 15/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/5 and 15/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 39/20 quickly.