15/2 Minus 7/8, Solve 15/2 - 7/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/2 and 7/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/2 and 7/8?
The given fractions are 15/2 and 7/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/2 and 7/8
15/2 - 7/8
The LCM of 2 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 2, 8 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 4 = 8
= 15 x 4 - 7 x 1/8
= 60 - 7/8
= 53/8
Result: 53/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/2 and 7/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/2 and 7/8?
To subtract fractions 15/2 and 7/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 53/8.
2. What is 15/2 minus 7/8 as a fraction?
15/2 minus 7/8 as a fraction is equal to 53/8.
3. How to subtract 15/2 and 7/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/2 and 7/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 53/8 quickly.