18/15 Minus 5/16, Solve 18/15 - 5/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/15 and 5/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/15 and 5/16?
The given fractions are 18/15 and 5/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/15 and 5/16
18/15 - 5/16
The LCM of 15 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 240
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 240
= 18 x 16 - 5 x 15/240
= 288 - 75/240
= 213/240
= 71/80
Result: 71/80
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/15 and 5/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/15 and 5/16?
To subtract fractions 18/15 and 5/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 16 value i.e 240. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 71/80.
2. What is 18/15 minus 5/16 as a fraction?
18/15 minus 5/16 as a fraction is equal to 71/80.
3. How to subtract 18/15 and 5/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/15 and 5/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 71/80 quickly.