18/3 Minus 15/5, Solve 18/3 - 15/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/3 and 15/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/3 and 15/5?
The given fractions are 18/3 and 15/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/3 and 15/5
18/3 - 15/5
The LCM of 3 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 18 x 5 - 15 x 3/15
= 90 - 45/15
= 45/15
= 3/1
Result: 3/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/3 and 15/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/3 and 15/5?
To subtract fractions 18/3 and 15/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/1.
2. What is 18/3 minus 15/5 as a fraction?
18/3 minus 15/5 as a fraction is equal to 3/1.
3. How to subtract 18/3 and 15/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/3 and 15/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/1 quickly.