18/16 Minus 15/4, Solve 18/16 - 15/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/16 and 15/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/16 and 15/4?
The given fractions are 18/16 and 15/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/16 and 15/4
18/16 - 15/4
The LCM of 16 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 16, 4 |
| 2 | 8, 2 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 4 x 1 = 16
= 18 x 1 - 15 x 4/16
= 18 - 60/16
= -42/16
= -21/8
Result: -21/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/16 and 15/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/16 and 15/4?
To subtract fractions 18/16 and 15/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 4 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -21/8.
2. What is 18/16 minus 15/4 as a fraction?
18/16 minus 15/4 as a fraction is equal to -21/8.
3. How to subtract 18/16 and 15/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/16 and 15/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -21/8 quickly.