Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 and 2/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 15/5 and 2/6?

The given fractions are 15/5 and 2/6

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 2/6

15/5 - 2/6

The LCM of 5 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 30

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30


= 15 x 6 - 2 x 5/30

= 90 - 10/30

= 80/30

= 8/3

Result: 8/3

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 2/6

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 2/6?

To subtract fractions 15/5 and 2/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 8/3.

2. What is 15/5 minus 2/6 as a fraction?

15/5 minus 2/6 as a fraction is equal to 8/3.

3. How to subtract 15/5 and 2/6 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 2/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 8/3 quickly.