15/10 Minus 5/8, Solve 15/10 - 5/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/10 and 5/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/10 and 5/8?
The given fractions are 15/10 and 5/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/10 and 5/8
15/10 - 5/8
The LCM of 10 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 10, 8 |
| 5, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 4 = 40
= 15 x 4 - 5 x 5/40
= 60 - 25/40
= 35/40
= 7/8
Result: 7/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/10 and 5/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/10 and 5/8?
To subtract fractions 15/10 and 5/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 8 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/8.
2. What is 15/10 minus 5/8 as a fraction?
15/10 minus 5/8 as a fraction is equal to 7/8.
3. How to subtract 15/10 and 5/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/10 and 5/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/8 quickly.