3/8 Minus 15/2, Solve 3/8 - 15/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/8 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 3/8 and 15/2?
The given fractions are 3/8 and 15/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/8 and 15/2
3/8 - 15/2
The LCM of 8 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 8, 2 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 1 = 8
= 3 x 1 - 15 x 4/8
= 3 - 60/8
= -57/8
Result: -57/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/8 and 15/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/8 and 15/2?
To subtract fractions 3/8 and 15/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 2 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -57/8.
2. What is 3/8 minus 15/2 as a fraction?
3/8 minus 15/2 as a fraction is equal to -57/8.
3. How to subtract 3/8 and 15/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/8 and 15/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -57/8 quickly.