18/16 Minus 17/15, Solve 18/16 - 17/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/16 and 17/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/16 and 17/15?
The given fractions are 18/16 and 17/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/16 and 17/15
18/16 - 17/15
The LCM of 16 and 15 (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 15 - 17 x 16/240
= 270 - 272/240
= -2/240
= -1/120
Result: -1/120
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/16 and 17/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/16 and 17/15?
To subtract fractions 18/16 and 17/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 16 and 15 value i.e 240. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/120.
2. What is 18/16 minus 17/15 as a fraction?
18/16 minus 17/15 as a fraction is equal to -1/120.
3. How to subtract 18/16 and 17/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/16 and 17/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/120 quickly.