5/15 Minus 7/1, Solve 5/15 - 7/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/15 and 7/1 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 7/1?
The given fractions are 5/15 and 7/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/15 and 7/1
5/15 - 7/1
The LCM of 15 and 1 (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 1 - 7 x 15/15
= 5 - 105/15
= -100/15
= -20/3
Result: -20/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/15 and 7/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/15 and 7/1?
To subtract fractions 5/15 and 7/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 1 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -20/3.
2. What is 5/15 minus 7/1 as a fraction?
5/15 minus 7/1 as a fraction is equal to -20/3.
3. How to subtract 5/15 and 7/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/15 and 7/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -20/3 quickly.