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Subtract 3/16 from 18/15

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 3/16

18/15 - 3/16 is 81/80.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 16 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
    18/15 = 18 × 16/15 × 16 = 288/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
    3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    288/240 - 45/240 = 288 - 45/240 = 243/240
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 81/80
  6. In mixed form: 11/80

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