8/15 Minus 5/2, Solve 8/15 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/15 and 5/2 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 5/2?
The given fractions are 8/15 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/15 and 5/2
8/15 - 5/2
The LCM of 15 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 8 x 2 - 5 x 15/30
= 16 - 75/30
= -59/30
Result: -59/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/15 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/15 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 8/15 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 2 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/30.
2. What is 8/15 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
8/15 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -59/30.
3. How to subtract 8/15 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/15 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/30 quickly.