1/5 Minus 13/15, Solve 1/5 - 13/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 13/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 13/15?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 13/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 13/15
1/5 - 13/15
The LCM of 5 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 5 | 5, 15 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 3 = 15
= 1 x 3 - 13 x 1/15
= 3 - 13/15
= -10/15
= -2/3
Result: -2/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 13/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 13/15?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 13/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 15 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/3.
2. What is 1/5 minus 13/15 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 13/15 as a fraction is equal to -2/3.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 13/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 13/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/3 quickly.