4/15 Minus 16/4, Solve 4/15 - 16/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/15 and 16/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/15 and 16/4?
The given fractions are 4/15 and 16/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/15 and 16/4
4/15 - 16/4
The LCM of 15 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 4 x 4 - 16 x 15/60
= 16 - 240/60
= -224/60
= -56/15
Result: -56/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/15 and 16/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/15 and 16/4?
To subtract fractions 4/15 and 16/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 4 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -56/15.
2. What is 4/15 minus 16/4 as a fraction?
4/15 minus 16/4 as a fraction is equal to -56/15.
3. How to subtract 4/15 and 16/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/15 and 16/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -56/15 quickly.