8/3 Minus 15/15, Solve 8/3 - 15/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/3 and 15/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/3 and 15/15?
The given fractions are 8/3 and 15/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/3 and 15/15
8/3 - 15/15
The LCM of 3 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 3 | 3, 15 |
| 1, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 5 = 15
= 8 x 5 - 15 x 1/15
= 40 - 15/15
= 25/15
= 5/3
Result: 5/3
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 3/11 and 12/12
Subtract Fractions 17/1 and 16/13
Subtract Fractions 17/4 and 7/14
Subtract Fractions 6/13 and 7/5
Subtract Fractions 20/16 and 4/16
Subtract Fractions 4/11 and 13/19
Subtract Fractions 11/5 and 14/6
Subtract Fractions 3/18 and 20/17
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/3 and 15/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/3 and 15/15?
To subtract fractions 8/3 and 15/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 15 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/3.
2. What is 8/3 minus 15/15 as a fraction?
8/3 minus 15/15 as a fraction is equal to 5/3.
3. How to subtract 8/3 and 15/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/3 and 15/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/3 quickly.