5/4 Minus 15/4, Solve 5/4 - 15/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/4 and 15/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/4 and 15/4?
The given fractions are 5/4 and 15/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/4 and 15/4
5/4 - 15/4
If the L.C.M of the denominators of the both fractions 5/4 and 15/4 are same, the numerators are subtracted directly taking the similar integer as the denominator
= 5 - 15/4
= -10/4
= -5/2
Result: -5/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/4 and 15/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/4 and 15/4?
To subtract fractions 5/4 and 15/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 4 value i.e 4. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/2.
2. What is 5/4 minus 15/4 as a fraction?
5/4 minus 15/4 as a fraction is equal to -5/2.
3. How to subtract 5/4 and 15/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/4 and 15/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/2 quickly.