Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/7 and 15/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 1/7 and 15/8?

The given fractions are 1/7 and 15/8

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/7 and 15/8

1/7 - 15/8

The LCM of 7 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56


= 1 x 8 - 15 x 7/56

= 8 - 105/56

= -97/56

Result: -97/56

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/7 and 15/8

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/7 and 15/8?

To subtract fractions 1/7 and 15/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -97/56.

2. What is 1/7 minus 15/8 as a fraction?

1/7 minus 15/8 as a fraction is equal to -97/56.

3. How to subtract 1/7 and 15/8 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 1/7 and 15/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -97/56 quickly.