14/8 Minus 15/7, Solve 14/8 - 15/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/8 and 15/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/8 and 15/7?
The given fractions are 14/8 and 15/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/8 and 15/7
14/8 - 15/7
The LCM of 8 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 14 x 7 - 15 x 8/56
= 98 - 120/56
= -22/56
= -11/28
Result: -11/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/8 and 15/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/8 and 15/7?
To subtract fractions 14/8 and 15/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 7 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/28.
2. What is 14/8 minus 15/7 as a fraction?
14/8 minus 15/7 as a fraction is equal to -11/28.
3. How to subtract 14/8 and 15/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/8 and 15/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/28 quickly.