10/15 Minus 5/8, Solve 10/15 - 5/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/15 and 5/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/15 and 5/8?
The given fractions are 10/15 and 5/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/15 and 5/8
10/15 - 5/8
The LCM of 15 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 10 x 8 - 5 x 15/120
= 80 - 75/120
= 5/120
= 1/24
Result: 1/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/15 and 5/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/15 and 5/8?
To subtract fractions 10/15 and 5/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 8 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/24.
2. What is 10/15 minus 5/8 as a fraction?
10/15 minus 5/8 as a fraction is equal to 1/24.
3. How to subtract 10/15 and 5/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/15 and 5/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/24 quickly.