1/6 Minus 10/15, Solve 1/6 - 10/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/6 and 10/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/6 and 10/15?
The given fractions are 1/6 and 10/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/6 and 10/15
1/6 - 10/15
The LCM of 6 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
| 3 | 6, 15 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 2 x 5 = 30
= 1 x 5 - 10 x 2/30
= 5 - 20/30
= -15/30
= -1/2
Result: -1/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/6 and 10/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/6 and 10/15?
To subtract fractions 1/6 and 10/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 15 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/2.
2. What is 1/6 minus 10/15 as a fraction?
1/6 minus 10/15 as a fraction is equal to -1/2.
3. How to subtract 1/6 and 10/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/6 and 10/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/2 quickly.