2/5 Minus 15/6, Solve 2/5 - 15/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 15/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/5 and 15/6?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 15/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 15/6
2/5 - 15/6
The LCM of 5 and 6 (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 6 - 15 x 5/30
= 12 - 75/30
= -63/30
= -21/10
Result: -21/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 15/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 15/6?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 15/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -21/10.
2. What is 2/5 minus 15/6 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 15/6 as a fraction is equal to -21/10.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 15/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 15/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -21/10 quickly.