5/15 Minus 13/3, Solve 5/15 - 13/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/15 and 13/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/15 and 13/3?
The given fractions are 5/15 and 13/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/15 and 13/3
5/15 - 13/3
The LCM of 15 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 3 | 15, 3 |
| 5, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 1 = 15
= 5 x 1 - 13 x 5/15
= 5 - 65/15
= -60/15
= -4/1
Result: -4/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/15 and 13/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/15 and 13/3?
To subtract fractions 5/15 and 13/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 3 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -4/1.
2. What is 5/15 minus 13/3 as a fraction?
5/15 minus 13/3 as a fraction is equal to -4/1.
3. How to subtract 5/15 and 13/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/15 and 13/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -4/1 quickly.