8/5 Minus 15/2, Solve 8/5 - 15/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 15/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/5 and 15/2?
The given fractions are 8/5 and 15/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 15/2
8/5 - 15/2
The LCM of 5 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 8 x 2 - 15 x 5/10
= 16 - 75/10
= -59/10
Result: -59/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 15/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 15/2?
To subtract fractions 8/5 and 15/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/10.
2. What is 8/5 minus 15/2 as a fraction?
8/5 minus 15/2 as a fraction is equal to -59/10.
3. How to subtract 8/5 and 15/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 15/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/10 quickly.