8/7 Minus 15/3, Solve 8/7 - 15/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/7 and 15/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/7 and 15/3?
The given fractions are 8/7 and 15/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/7 and 15/3
8/7 - 15/3
The LCM of 7 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 21
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 21
= 8 x 3 - 15 x 7/21
= 24 - 105/21
= -81/21
= -27/7
Result: -27/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/7 and 15/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/7 and 15/3?
To subtract fractions 8/7 and 15/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 3 value i.e 21. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -27/7.
2. What is 8/7 minus 15/3 as a fraction?
8/7 minus 15/3 as a fraction is equal to -27/7.
3. How to subtract 8/7 and 15/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/7 and 15/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -27/7 quickly.