4/7 Minus 16/15, Solve 4/7 - 16/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/7 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 4/7 and 16/15?
The given fractions are 4/7 and 16/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/7 and 16/15
4/7 - 16/15
The LCM of 7 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 105
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 105
= 4 x 15 - 16 x 7/105
= 60 - 112/105
= -52/105
Result: -52/105
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/7 and 16/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/7 and 16/15?
To subtract fractions 4/7 and 16/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 15 value i.e 105. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -52/105.
2. What is 4/7 minus 16/15 as a fraction?
4/7 minus 16/15 as a fraction is equal to -52/105.
3. How to subtract 4/7 and 16/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/7 and 16/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -52/105 quickly.