5/8 Minus 15/14, Solve 5/8 - 15/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/8 and 15/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/8 and 15/14?
The given fractions are 5/8 and 15/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/8 and 15/14
5/8 - 15/14
The LCM of 8 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 8, 14 |
| 4, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 7 = 56
= 5 x 7 - 15 x 4/56
= 35 - 60/56
= -25/56
Result: -25/56
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/8 and 15/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/8 and 15/14?
To subtract fractions 5/8 and 15/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 14 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -25/56.
2. What is 5/8 minus 15/14 as a fraction?
5/8 minus 15/14 as a fraction is equal to -25/56.
3. How to subtract 5/8 and 15/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/8 and 15/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -25/56 quickly.