4/7 Minus 15/9, Solve 4/7 - 15/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/7 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 4/7 and 15/9?
The given fractions are 4/7 and 15/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/7 and 15/9
4/7 - 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
= 4 x 9 - 15 x 7/63
= 36 - 105/63
= -69/63
= -23/21
Result: -23/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/7 and 15/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/7 and 15/9?
To subtract fractions 4/7 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 -23/21.
2. What is 4/7 minus 15/9 as a fraction?
4/7 minus 15/9 as a fraction is equal to -23/21.
3. How to subtract 4/7 and 15/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/7 and 15/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/21 quickly.