14/3 Minus 2/15, Solve 14/3 - 2/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/3 and 2/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/3 and 2/15?
The given fractions are 14/3 and 2/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/3 and 2/15
14/3 - 2/15
The LCM of 3 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 3 | 3, 15 |
| 1, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 5 = 15
= 14 x 5 - 2 x 1/15
= 70 - 2/15
= 68/15
Result: 68/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/3 and 2/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/3 and 2/15?
To subtract fractions 14/3 and 2/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 15 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 68/15.
2. What is 14/3 minus 2/15 as a fraction?
14/3 minus 2/15 as a fraction is equal to 68/15.
3. How to subtract 14/3 and 2/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/3 and 2/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 68/15 quickly.