1/4 Minus 8/15, Solve 1/4 - 8/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/4 and 8/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/4 and 8/15?
The given fractions are 1/4 and 8/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/4 and 8/15
1/4 - 8/15
The LCM of 4 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 1 x 15 - 8 x 4/60
= 15 - 32/60
= -17/60
Result: -17/60
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/4 and 8/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/4 and 8/15?
To subtract fractions 1/4 and 8/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 15 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/60.
2. What is 1/4 minus 8/15 as a fraction?
1/4 minus 8/15 as a fraction is equal to -17/60.
3. How to subtract 1/4 and 8/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/4 and 8/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/60 quickly.