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