15/8 Minus 3/18, Solve 15/8 - 3/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/8 and 3/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/8 and 3/18?
The given fractions are 15/8 and 3/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/8 and 3/18
15/8 - 3/18
The LCM of 8 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
| 2 | 8, 18 |
| 4, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 9 = 72
= 15 x 9 - 3 x 4/72
= 135 - 12/72
= 123/72
= 41/24
Result: 41/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/8 and 3/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/8 and 3/18?
To subtract fractions 15/8 and 3/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 18 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 41/24.
2. What is 15/8 minus 3/18 as a fraction?
15/8 minus 3/18 as a fraction is equal to 41/24.
3. How to subtract 15/8 and 3/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/8 and 3/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 41/24 quickly.