15/2 Minus 3/18, Solve 15/2 - 3/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/2 and 3/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/2 and 3/18?
The given fractions are 15/2 and 3/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/2 and 3/18
15/2 - 3/18
The LCM of 2 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 2 | 2, 18 |
| 1, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 9 = 18
= 15 x 9 - 3 x 1/18
= 135 - 3/18
= 132/18
= 22/3
Result: 22/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/2 and 3/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/2 and 3/18?
To subtract fractions 15/2 and 3/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 22/3.
2. What is 15/2 minus 3/18 as a fraction?
15/2 minus 3/18 as a fraction is equal to 22/3.
3. How to subtract 15/2 and 3/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/2 and 3/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 22/3 quickly.