7/5 Minus 16/15, Solve 7/5 - 16/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/5 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 7/5 and 16/15?
The given fractions are 7/5 and 16/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/5 and 16/15
7/5 - 16/15
The LCM of 5 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 5 | 5, 15 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 3 = 15
= 7 x 3 - 16 x 1/15
= 21 - 16/15
= 5/15
= 1/3
Result: 1/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/5 and 16/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/5 and 16/15?
To subtract fractions 7/5 and 16/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 15 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/3.
2. What is 7/5 minus 16/15 as a fraction?
7/5 minus 16/15 as a fraction is equal to 1/3.
3. How to subtract 7/5 and 16/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/5 and 16/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/3 quickly.