Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/15 and 13/7 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 5/15 and 13/7?

The given fractions are 5/15 and 13/7

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/15 and 13/7

5/15 - 13/7

The LCM of 15 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 105

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 105


= 5 x 7 - 13 x 15/105

= 35 - 195/105

= -160/105

= -32/21

Result: -32/21

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/15 and 13/7

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/15 and 13/7?

To subtract fractions 5/15 and 13/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 7 value i.e 105. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -32/21.

2. What is 5/15 minus 13/7 as a fraction?

5/15 minus 13/7 as a fraction is equal to -32/21.

3. How to subtract 5/15 and 13/7 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/15 and 13/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -32/21 quickly.