2/3 Minus 15/18, Solve 2/3 - 15/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/3 and 15/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/3 and 15/18?
The given fractions are 2/3 and 15/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/3 and 15/18
2/3 - 15/18
The LCM of 3 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 3, 18 |
| 1, 6 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 6 = 18
= 2 x 6 - 15 x 1/18
= 12 - 15/18
= -3/18
= -1/6
Result: -1/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/3 and 15/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/3 and 15/18?
To subtract fractions 2/3 and 15/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 18 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/6.
2. What is 2/3 minus 15/18 as a fraction?
2/3 minus 15/18 as a fraction is equal to -1/6.
3. How to subtract 2/3 and 15/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/3 and 15/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/6 quickly.