15/8 Minus 8/6, Solve 15/8 - 8/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/8 and 8/6 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 8/6?
The given fractions are 15/8 and 8/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/8 and 8/6
15/8 - 8/6
The LCM of 8 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 8, 6 |
| 4, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 3 = 24
= 15 x 3 - 8 x 4/24
= 45 - 32/24
= 13/24
Result: 13/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/8 and 8/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/8 and 8/6?
To subtract fractions 15/8 and 8/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 6 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/24.
2. What is 15/8 minus 8/6 as a fraction?
15/8 minus 8/6 as a fraction is equal to 13/24.
3. How to subtract 15/8 and 8/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/8 and 8/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/24 quickly.