17/16 Minus 15/3, Solve 17/16 - 15/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 17/16 and 15/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 17/16 and 15/3?
The given fractions are 17/16 and 15/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 17/16 and 15/3
17/16 - 15/3
The LCM of 16 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 48
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 48
= 17 x 3 - 15 x 16/48
= 51 - 240/48
= -189/48
= -63/16
Result: -63/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 17/16 and 15/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 17/16 and 15/3?
To subtract fractions 17/16 and 15/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 3 value i.e 48. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -63/16.
2. What is 17/16 minus 15/3 as a fraction?
17/16 minus 15/3 as a fraction is equal to -63/16.
3. How to subtract 17/16 and 15/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 17/16 and 15/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -63/16 quickly.