19/8 Minus 15/5, Solve 19/8 - 15/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 19/8 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 19/8 and 15/5?
The given fractions are 19/8 and 15/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 19/8 and 15/5
19/8 - 15/5
The LCM of 8 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40
= 19 x 5 - 15 x 8/40
= 95 - 120/40
= -25/40
= -5/8
Result: -5/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 19/8 and 15/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 19/8 and 15/5?
To subtract fractions 19/8 and 15/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 5 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/8.
2. What is 19/8 minus 15/5 as a fraction?
19/8 minus 15/5 as a fraction is equal to -5/8.
3. How to subtract 19/8 and 15/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 19/8 and 15/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/8 quickly.