5/15 Minus 9/2, Solve 5/15 - 9/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/15 and 9/2 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 9/2?
The given fractions are 5/15 and 9/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/15 and 9/2
5/15 - 9/2
The LCM of 15 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 5 x 2 - 9 x 15/30
= 10 - 135/30
= -125/30
= -25/6
Result: -25/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/15 and 9/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/15 and 9/2?
To subtract fractions 5/15 and 9/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 2 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -25/6.
2. What is 5/15 minus 9/2 as a fraction?
5/15 minus 9/2 as a fraction is equal to -25/6.
3. How to subtract 5/15 and 9/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/15 and 9/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -25/6 quickly.