7/15 Minus 9/8, Solve 7/15 - 9/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/15 and 9/8 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 9/8?
The given fractions are 7/15 and 9/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/15 and 9/8
7/15 - 9/8
The LCM of 15 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 7 x 8 - 9 x 15/120
= 56 - 135/120
= -79/120
Result: -79/120
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/15 and 9/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/15 and 9/8?
To subtract fractions 7/15 and 9/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 8 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -79/120.
2. What is 7/15 minus 9/8 as a fraction?
7/15 minus 9/8 as a fraction is equal to -79/120.
3. How to subtract 7/15 and 9/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/15 and 9/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -79/120 quickly.