Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/1 and 5/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/1 and 5/15?

The given fractions are 5/1 and 5/15

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/1 and 5/15

5/1 - 5/15

The LCM of 1 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 15

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15


= 5 x 15 - 5 x 1/15

= 75 - 5/15

= 70/15

= 14/3

Result: 14/3

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/1 and 5/15

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/1 and 5/15?

To subtract fractions 5/1 and 5/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 15 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 14/3.

2. What is 5/1 minus 5/15 as a fraction?

5/1 minus 5/15 as a fraction is equal to 14/3.

3. How to subtract 5/1 and 5/15 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/1 and 5/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 14/3 quickly.