15/9 Minus 5/2, Solve 15/9 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/9 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/9 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 15/9 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/9 and 5/2
15/9 - 5/2
The LCM of 9 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 15 x 2 - 5 x 9/18
= 30 - 45/18
= -15/18
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/9 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/9 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 15/9 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 2 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 15/9 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
15/9 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 15/9 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/9 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.