15/2 Minus 8/13, Solve 15/2 - 8/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/2 and 8/13 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 8/13?
The given fractions are 15/2 and 8/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/2 and 8/13
15/2 - 8/13
The LCM of 2 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 26
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 26
= 15 x 13 - 8 x 2/26
= 195 - 16/26
= 179/26
Result: 179/26
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/2 and 8/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/2 and 8/13?
To subtract fractions 15/2 and 8/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 13 value i.e 26. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 179/26.
2. What is 15/2 minus 8/13 as a fraction?
15/2 minus 8/13 as a fraction is equal to 179/26.
3. How to subtract 15/2 and 8/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/2 and 8/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 179/26 quickly.