14/15 Minus 14/8, Solve 14/15 - 14/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/15 and 14/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/15 and 14/8?
The given fractions are 14/15 and 14/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/15 and 14/8
14/15 - 14/8
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
= 14 x 8 - 14 x 15/120
= 112 - 210/120
= -98/120
= -49/60
Result: -49/60
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/15 and 14/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/15 and 14/8?
To subtract fractions 14/15 and 14/8 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 -49/60.
2. What is 14/15 minus 14/8 as a fraction?
14/15 minus 14/8 as a fraction is equal to -49/60.
3. How to subtract 14/15 and 14/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/15 and 14/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -49/60 quickly.