16/8 Minus 5/15, Solve 16/8 - 5/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/8 and 5/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/8 and 5/15?
The given fractions are 16/8 and 5/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/8 and 5/15
16/8 - 5/15
The LCM of 8 and 15 (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 15 - 5 x 8/120
= 240 - 40/120
= 200/120
= 5/3
Result: 5/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/8 and 5/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/8 and 5/15?
To subtract fractions 16/8 and 5/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 15 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/3.
2. What is 16/8 minus 5/15 as a fraction?
16/8 minus 5/15 as a fraction is equal to 5/3.
3. How to subtract 16/8 and 5/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/8 and 5/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/3 quickly.