8/15 Minus 1/4, Solve 8/15 - 1/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/15 and 1/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/15 and 1/4?
The given fractions are 8/15 and 1/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/15 and 1/4
8/15 - 1/4
The LCM of 15 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 8 x 4 - 1 x 15/60
= 32 - 15/60
= 17/60
Result: 17/60
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/15 and 1/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/15 and 1/4?
To subtract fractions 8/15 and 1/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 4 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 17/60.
2. What is 8/15 minus 1/4 as a fraction?
8/15 minus 1/4 as a fraction is equal to 17/60.
3. How to subtract 8/15 and 1/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/15 and 1/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 17/60 quickly.