15/14 Minus 4/8, Solve 15/14 - 4/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/14 and 4/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/14 and 4/8?
The given fractions are 15/14 and 4/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/14 and 4/8
15/14 - 4/8
The LCM of 14 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 14, 8 |
| 7, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 4 = 56
= 15 x 4 - 4 x 7/56
= 60 - 28/56
= 32/56
= 4/7
Result: 4/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/14 and 4/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/14 and 4/8?
To subtract fractions 15/14 and 4/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/7.
2. What is 15/14 minus 4/8 as a fraction?
15/14 minus 4/8 as a fraction is equal to 4/7.
3. How to subtract 15/14 and 4/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/14 and 4/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/7 quickly.