15/13 Minus 5/2, Solve 15/13 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/13 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/13 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 15/13 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/13 and 5/2
15/13 - 5/2
The LCM of 13 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 26
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 26
= 15 x 2 - 5 x 13/26
= 30 - 65/26
= -35/26
Result: -35/26
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/13 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/13 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 15/13 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 2 value i.e 26. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -35/26.
2. What is 15/13 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
15/13 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -35/26.
3. How to subtract 15/13 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/13 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -35/26 quickly.