18/16 Minus 15/9, Solve 18/16 - 15/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/16 and 15/9 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 15/9?
The given fractions are 18/16 and 15/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/16 and 15/9
18/16 - 15/9
The LCM of 16 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 144
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144
= 18 x 9 - 15 x 16/144
= 162 - 240/144
= -78/144
= -13/24
Result: -13/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/16 and 15/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/16 and 15/9?
To subtract fractions 18/16 and 15/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 9 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/24.
2. What is 18/16 minus 15/9 as a fraction?
18/16 minus 15/9 as a fraction is equal to -13/24.
3. How to subtract 18/16 and 15/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/16 and 15/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/24 quickly.