8/9 Minus 15/16, Solve 8/9 - 15/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/9 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 8/9 and 15/16?
The given fractions are 8/9 and 15/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/9 and 15/16
8/9 - 15/16
The LCM of 9 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 144
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 144
= 8 x 16 - 15 x 9/144
= 128 - 135/144
= -7/144
Result: -7/144
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/9 and 15/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/9 and 15/16?
To subtract fractions 8/9 and 15/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 16 value i.e 144. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/144.
2. What is 8/9 minus 15/16 as a fraction?
8/9 minus 15/16 as a fraction is equal to -7/144.
3. How to subtract 8/9 and 15/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/9 and 15/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/144 quickly.