8/15 Minus 7/6, Solve 8/15 - 7/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/15 and 7/6 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 7/6?
The given fractions are 8/15 and 7/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/15 and 7/6
8/15 - 7/6
The LCM of 15 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
| 3 | 15, 6 |
| 5, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 2 = 30
= 8 x 2 - 7 x 5/30
= 16 - 35/30
= -19/30
Result: -19/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/15 and 7/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/15 and 7/6?
To subtract fractions 8/15 and 7/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/30.
2. What is 8/15 minus 7/6 as a fraction?
8/15 minus 7/6 as a fraction is equal to -19/30.
3. How to subtract 8/15 and 7/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/15 and 7/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/30 quickly.