Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/4 and 5/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/4 and 5/15?

The given fractions are 5/4 and 5/15

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/4 and 5/15

5/4 - 5/15

The LCM of 4 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 60

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60


= 5 x 15 - 5 x 4/60

= 75 - 20/60

= 55/60

= 11/12

Result: 11/12

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/4 and 5/15

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/4 and 5/15?

To subtract fractions 5/4 and 5/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 15 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/12.

2. What is 5/4 minus 5/15 as a fraction?

5/4 minus 5/15 as a fraction is equal to 11/12.

3. How to subtract 5/4 and 5/15 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/4 and 5/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/12 quickly.