5/15 Minus 16/9, Solve 5/15 - 16/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/15 and 16/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/15 and 16/9?
The given fractions are 5/15 and 16/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/15 and 16/9
5/15 - 16/9
The LCM of 15 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
| 3 | 15, 9 |
| 5, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 3 = 45
= 5 x 3 - 16 x 5/45
= 15 - 80/45
= -65/45
= -13/9
Result: -13/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/15 and 16/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/15 and 16/9?
To subtract fractions 5/15 and 16/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 9 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/9.
2. What is 5/15 minus 16/9 as a fraction?
5/15 minus 16/9 as a fraction is equal to -13/9.
3. How to subtract 5/15 and 16/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/15 and 16/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/9 quickly.