14/15 Minus 5/1, Solve 14/15 - 5/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/15 and 5/1 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 5/1?
The given fractions are 14/15 and 5/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/15 and 5/1
14/15 - 5/1
The LCM of 15 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 14 x 1 - 5 x 15/15
= 14 - 75/15
= -61/15
Result: -61/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/15 and 5/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/15 and 5/1?
To subtract fractions 14/15 and 5/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 1 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -61/15.
2. What is 14/15 minus 5/1 as a fraction?
14/15 minus 5/1 as a fraction is equal to -61/15.
3. How to subtract 14/15 and 5/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/15 and 5/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -61/15 quickly.