15/14 Minus 3/2, Solve 15/14 - 3/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/14 and 3/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/14 and 3/2?
The given fractions are 15/14 and 3/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/14 and 3/2
15/14 - 3/2
The LCM of 14 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 2 | 14, 2 |
| 7, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 1 = 14
= 15 x 1 - 3 x 7/14
= 15 - 21/14
= -6/14
= -3/7
Result: -3/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/14 and 3/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/14 and 3/2?
To subtract fractions 15/14 and 3/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/7.
2. What is 15/14 minus 3/2 as a fraction?
15/14 minus 3/2 as a fraction is equal to -3/7.
3. How to subtract 15/14 and 3/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/14 and 3/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/7 quickly.