15/18 Minus 8/6, Solve 15/18 - 8/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/18 and 8/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/18 and 8/6?
The given fractions are 15/18 and 8/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/18 and 8/6
15/18 - 8/6
The LCM of 18 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 2 | 18, 6 |
| 3 | 9, 3 |
| 1, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 1 x 3 = 18
= 15 x 1 - 8 x 3/18
= 15 - 24/18
= -9/18
= -1/2
Result: -1/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/18 and 8/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/18 and 8/6?
To subtract fractions 15/18 and 8/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 18 and 6 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/2.
2. What is 15/18 minus 8/6 as a fraction?
15/18 minus 8/6 as a fraction is equal to -1/2.
3. How to subtract 15/18 and 8/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/18 and 8/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/2 quickly.