8/15 Minus 2/5, Solve 8/15 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/15 and 2/5 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 2/5?
The given fractions are 8/15 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/15 and 2/5
8/15 - 2/5
The LCM of 15 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 5 | 15, 5 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 3 x 1 = 15
= 8 x 1 - 2 x 3/15
= 8 - 6/15
= 2/15
Result: 2/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/15 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/15 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 8/15 and 2/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 2/15.
2. What is 8/15 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
8/15 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 2/15.
3. How to subtract 8/15 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/15 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 2/15 quickly.