15/3 Minus 8/14, Solve 15/3 - 8/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/3 and 8/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/3 and 8/14?
The given fractions are 15/3 and 8/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/3 and 8/14
15/3 - 8/14
The LCM of 3 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42
= 15 x 14 - 8 x 3/42
= 210 - 24/42
= 186/42
= 31/7
Result: 31/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/3 and 8/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/3 and 8/14?
To subtract fractions 15/3 and 8/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 14 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 31/7.
2. What is 15/3 minus 8/14 as a fraction?
15/3 minus 8/14 as a fraction is equal to 31/7.
3. How to subtract 15/3 and 8/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/3 and 8/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/7 quickly.