1/2 Minus 15/10, Solve 1/2 - 15/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 15/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/2 and 15/10?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 15/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 15/10
1/2 - 15/10
The LCM of 2 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
| 2 | 2, 10 |
| 1, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 5 = 10
= 1 x 5 - 15 x 1/10
= 5 - 15/10
= -10/10
= -1/1
Result: -1/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 15/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 15/10?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 15/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 10 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/1.
2. What is 1/2 minus 15/10 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 15/10 as a fraction is equal to -1/1.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 15/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 15/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/1 quickly.