15/7 Minus 18/2, Solve 15/7 - 18/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/7 and 18/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/7 and 18/2?
The given fractions are 15/7 and 18/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/7 and 18/2
15/7 - 18/2
The LCM of 7 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 15 x 2 - 18 x 7/14
= 30 - 126/14
= -96/14
= -48/7
Result: -48/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/7 and 18/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/7 and 18/2?
To subtract fractions 15/7 and 18/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -48/7.
2. What is 15/7 minus 18/2 as a fraction?
15/7 minus 18/2 as a fraction is equal to -48/7.
3. How to subtract 15/7 and 18/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/7 and 18/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -48/7 quickly.