18/13 Minus 15/8, Solve 18/13 - 15/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/13 and 15/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/13 and 15/8?
The given fractions are 18/13 and 15/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/13 and 15/8
18/13 - 15/8
The LCM of 13 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 104
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 104
= 18 x 8 - 15 x 13/104
= 144 - 195/104
= -51/104
Result: -51/104
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/13 and 15/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/13 and 15/8?
To subtract fractions 18/13 and 15/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 8 value i.e 104. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -51/104.
2. What is 18/13 minus 15/8 as a fraction?
18/13 minus 15/8 as a fraction is equal to -51/104.
3. How to subtract 18/13 and 15/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/13 and 15/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -51/104 quickly.