3/7 Minus 15/9, Solve 3/7 - 15/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/7 and 15/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/7 and 15/9?
The given fractions are 3/7 and 15/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/7 and 15/9
3/7 - 15/9
The LCM of 7 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 63
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 63
= 3 x 9 - 15 x 7/63
= 27 - 105/63
= -78/63
= -26/21
Result: -26/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/7 and 15/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/7 and 15/9?
To subtract fractions 3/7 and 15/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 9 value i.e 63. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -26/21.
2. What is 3/7 minus 15/9 as a fraction?
3/7 minus 15/9 as a fraction is equal to -26/21.
3. How to subtract 3/7 and 15/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/7 and 15/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -26/21 quickly.