15/5 Minus 8/18, Solve 15/5 - 8/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 and 8/18 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 8/18?
The given fractions are 15/5 and 8/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 8/18
15/5 - 8/18
The LCM of 5 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 15 x 18 - 8 x 5/90
= 270 - 40/90
= 230/90
= 23/9
Result: 23/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 8/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 8/18?
To subtract fractions 15/5 and 8/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 18 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/9.
2. What is 15/5 minus 8/18 as a fraction?
15/5 minus 8/18 as a fraction is equal to 23/9.
3. How to subtract 15/5 and 8/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 8/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/9 quickly.