3/15 Minus 16/1, Solve 3/15 - 16/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/15 and 16/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/15 and 16/1?
The given fractions are 3/15 and 16/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/15 and 16/1
3/15 - 16/1
The LCM of 15 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 3 x 1 - 16 x 15/15
= 3 - 240/15
= -237/15
= -79/5
Result: -79/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/15 and 16/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/15 and 16/1?
To subtract fractions 3/15 and 16/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 1 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -79/5.
2. What is 3/15 minus 16/1 as a fraction?
3/15 minus 16/1 as a fraction is equal to -79/5.
3. How to subtract 3/15 and 16/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/15 and 16/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -79/5 quickly.