8/7 Minus 18/15, Solve 8/7 - 18/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/7 and 18/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/7 and 18/15?
The given fractions are 8/7 and 18/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/7 and 18/15
8/7 - 18/15
The LCM of 7 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 105
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 105
= 8 x 15 - 18 x 7/105
= 120 - 126/105
= -6/105
= -2/35
Result: -2/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/7 and 18/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/7 and 18/15?
To subtract fractions 8/7 and 18/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 15 value i.e 105. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/35.
2. What is 8/7 minus 18/15 as a fraction?
8/7 minus 18/15 as a fraction is equal to -2/35.
3. How to subtract 8/7 and 18/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/7 and 18/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/35 quickly.