13/17 Minus 18/15, Solve 13/17 - 18/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/17 and 18/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 13/17 and 18/15?
The given fractions are 13/17 and 18/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/17 and 18/15
13/17 - 18/15
The LCM of 17 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 255
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 255
= 13 x 15 - 18 x 17/255
= 195 - 306/255
= -111/255
= -37/85
Result: -37/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/17 and 18/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/17 and 18/15?
To subtract fractions 13/17 and 18/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 15 value i.e 255. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -37/85.
2. What is 13/17 minus 18/15 as a fraction?
13/17 minus 18/15 as a fraction is equal to -37/85.
3. How to subtract 13/17 and 18/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 13/17 and 18/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/85 quickly.