2/7 Minus 15/2, Solve 2/7 - 15/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/7 and 15/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/7 and 15/2?
The given fractions are 2/7 and 15/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/7 and 15/2
2/7 - 15/2
The LCM of 7 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 2 x 2 - 15 x 7/14
= 4 - 105/14
= -101/14
Result: -101/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/7 and 15/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/7 and 15/2?
To subtract fractions 2/7 and 15/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -101/14.
2. What is 2/7 minus 15/2 as a fraction?
2/7 minus 15/2 as a fraction is equal to -101/14.
3. How to subtract 2/7 and 15/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/7 and 15/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -101/14 quickly.