15/9 Minus 13/3, Solve 15/9 - 13/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/9 and 13/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/9 and 13/3?
The given fractions are 15/9 and 13/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/9 and 13/3
15/9 - 13/3
The LCM of 9 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 9
| 3 | 9, 3 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 1 = 9
= 15 x 1 - 13 x 3/9
= 15 - 39/9
= -24/9
= -8/3
Result: -8/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/9 and 13/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/9 and 13/3?
To subtract fractions 15/9 and 13/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 3 value i.e 9. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/3.
2. What is 15/9 minus 13/3 as a fraction?
15/9 minus 13/3 as a fraction is equal to -8/3.
3. How to subtract 15/9 and 13/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/9 and 13/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/3 quickly.