4/6 Minus 5/15, Solve 4/6 - 5/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/6 and 5/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/6 and 5/15?
The given fractions are 4/6 and 5/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/6 and 5/15
4/6 - 5/15
The LCM of 6 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
| 3 | 6, 15 |
| 2, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 2 x 5 = 30
= 4 x 5 - 5 x 2/30
= 20 - 10/30
= 10/30
= 1/3
Result: 1/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/6 and 5/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/6 and 5/15?
To subtract fractions 4/6 and 5/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 15 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/3.
2. What is 4/6 minus 5/15 as a fraction?
4/6 minus 5/15 as a fraction is equal to 1/3.
3. How to subtract 4/6 and 5/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/6 and 5/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/3 quickly.