7/15 Minus 7/9, Solve 7/15 - 7/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/15 and 7/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/15 and 7/9?
The given fractions are 7/15 and 7/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/15 and 7/9
7/15 - 7/9
The LCM of 15 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
| 3 | 15, 9 |
| 5, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 3 = 45
= 7 x 3 - 7 x 5/45
= 21 - 35/45
= -14/45
Result: -14/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/15 and 7/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/15 and 7/9?
To subtract fractions 7/15 and 7/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 9 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -14/45.
2. What is 7/15 minus 7/9 as a fraction?
7/15 minus 7/9 as a fraction is equal to -14/45.
3. How to subtract 7/15 and 7/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/15 and 7/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -14/45 quickly.