8/4 Minus 15/16, Solve 8/4 - 15/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/4 and 15/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/4 and 15/16?
The given fractions are 8/4 and 15/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/4 and 15/16
8/4 - 15/16
The LCM of 4 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
| 2 | 4, 16 |
| 2 | 2, 8 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 4 = 16
= 8 x 4 - 15 x 1/16
= 32 - 15/16
= 17/16
Result: 17/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/4 and 15/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/4 and 15/16?
To subtract fractions 8/4 and 15/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/16.
2. What is 8/4 minus 15/16 as a fraction?
8/4 minus 15/16 as a fraction is equal to 17/16.
3. How to subtract 8/4 and 15/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/4 and 15/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/16 quickly.