2/15 Minus 8/2, Solve 2/15 - 8/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/15 and 8/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/15 and 8/2?
The given fractions are 2/15 and 8/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/15 and 8/2
2/15 - 8/2
The LCM of 15 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 2 x 2 - 8 x 15/30
= 4 - 120/30
= -116/30
= -58/15
Result: -58/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/15 and 8/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/15 and 8/2?
To subtract fractions 2/15 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 2 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -58/15.
2. What is 2/15 minus 8/2 as a fraction?
2/15 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to -58/15.
3. How to subtract 2/15 and 8/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/15 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -58/15 quickly.