5/15 Minus 15/7, Solve 5/15 - 15/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/15 and 15/7 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 15/7?
The given fractions are 5/15 and 15/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/15 and 15/7
5/15 - 15/7
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 - 15 x 15/105
= 35 - 225/105
= -190/105
= -38/21
Result: -38/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/15 and 15/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/15 and 15/7?
To subtract fractions 5/15 and 15/7 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 -38/21.
2. What is 5/15 minus 15/7 as a fraction?
5/15 minus 15/7 as a fraction is equal to -38/21.
3. How to subtract 5/15 and 15/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/15 and 15/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -38/21 quickly.