7/9 Minus 15/4, Solve 7/9 - 15/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/9 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 7/9 and 15/4?
The given fractions are 7/9 and 15/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/9 and 15/4
7/9 - 15/4
The LCM of 9 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 36
= 7 x 4 - 15 x 9/36
= 28 - 135/36
= -107/36
Result: -107/36
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/9 and 15/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/9 and 15/4?
To subtract fractions 7/9 and 15/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 4 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -107/36.
2. What is 7/9 minus 15/4 as a fraction?
7/9 minus 15/4 as a fraction is equal to -107/36.
3. How to subtract 7/9 and 15/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/9 and 15/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -107/36 quickly.