5/15 Minus 8/8, Solve 5/15 - 8/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/15 and 8/8 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 8/8?
The given fractions are 5/15 and 8/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/15 and 8/8
5/15 - 8/8
The LCM of 15 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 5 x 8 - 8 x 15/120
= 40 - 120/120
= -80/120
= -2/3
Result: -2/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/15 and 8/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/15 and 8/8?
To subtract fractions 5/15 and 8/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 8 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/3.
2. What is 5/15 minus 8/8 as a fraction?
5/15 minus 8/8 as a fraction is equal to -2/3.
3. How to subtract 5/15 and 8/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/15 and 8/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/3 quickly.