15/5 Minus 17/19, Solve 15/5 - 17/19 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 and 17/19 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/5 and 17/19?
The given fractions are 15/5 and 17/19
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 17/19
15/5 - 17/19
The LCM of 5 and 19 (denominators of the fractions) is 95
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 95
= 15 x 19 - 17 x 5/95
= 285 - 85/95
= 200/95
= 40/19
Result: 40/19
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 17/19
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 17/19?
To subtract fractions 15/5 and 17/19 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 19 value i.e 95. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 40/19.
2. What is 15/5 minus 17/19 as a fraction?
15/5 minus 17/19 as a fraction is equal to 40/19.
3. How to subtract 15/5 and 17/19 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 17/19 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 40/19 quickly.