3/8 Minus 16/15, Solve 3/8 - 16/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/8 and 16/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/8 and 16/15?
The given fractions are 3/8 and 16/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/8 and 16/15
3/8 - 16/15
The LCM of 8 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 3 x 15 - 16 x 8/120
= 45 - 128/120
= -83/120
Result: -83/120
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/8 and 16/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/8 and 16/15?
To subtract fractions 3/8 and 16/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 15 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -83/120.
2. What is 3/8 minus 16/15 as a fraction?
3/8 minus 16/15 as a fraction is equal to -83/120.
3. How to subtract 3/8 and 16/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/8 and 16/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -83/120 quickly.