5/2 Minus 16/15, Solve 5/2 - 16/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/2 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 5/2 and 16/15?
The given fractions are 5/2 and 16/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/2 and 16/15
5/2 - 16/15
The LCM of 2 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 5 x 15 - 16 x 2/30
= 75 - 32/30
= 43/30
Result: 43/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/2 and 16/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/2 and 16/15?
To subtract fractions 5/2 and 16/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 15 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 43/30.
2. What is 5/2 minus 16/15 as a fraction?
5/2 minus 16/15 as a fraction is equal to 43/30.
3. How to subtract 5/2 and 16/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/2 and 16/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 43/30 quickly.