3/5 Minus 15/18, Solve 3/5 - 15/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/5 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 3/5 and 15/18?
The given fractions are 3/5 and 15/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/5 and 15/18
3/5 - 15/18
The LCM of 5 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 90
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 90
= 3 x 18 - 15 x 5/90
= 54 - 75/90
= -21/90
= -7/30
Result: -7/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/5 and 15/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/5 and 15/18?
To subtract fractions 3/5 and 15/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 18 value i.e 90. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/30.
2. What is 3/5 minus 15/18 as a fraction?
3/5 minus 15/18 as a fraction is equal to -7/30.
3. How to subtract 3/5 and 15/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/5 and 15/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/30 quickly.