15/8 Minus 4/5, Solve 15/8 - 4/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/8 and 4/5 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 4/5?
The given fractions are 15/8 and 4/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/8 and 4/5
15/8 - 4/5
The LCM of 8 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40
= 15 x 5 - 4 x 8/40
= 75 - 32/40
= 43/40
Result: 43/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/8 and 4/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/8 and 4/5?
To subtract fractions 15/8 and 4/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 5 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 43/40.
2. What is 15/8 minus 4/5 as a fraction?
15/8 minus 4/5 as a fraction is equal to 43/40.
3. How to subtract 15/8 and 4/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/8 and 4/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 43/40 quickly.