15/9 Minus 8/15, Solve 15/9 - 8/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/9 and 8/15 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 8/15?
The given fractions are 15/9 and 8/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/9 and 8/15
15/9 - 8/15
The LCM of 9 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
| 3 | 9, 15 |
| 3, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 5 = 45
= 15 x 5 - 8 x 3/45
= 75 - 24/45
= 51/45
= 17/15
Result: 17/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/9 and 8/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/9 and 8/15?
To subtract fractions 15/9 and 8/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 15 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/15.
2. What is 15/9 minus 8/15 as a fraction?
15/9 minus 8/15 as a fraction is equal to 17/15.
3. How to subtract 15/9 and 8/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/9 and 8/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/15 quickly.