8/9 Minus 7/15, Solve 8/9 - 7/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/9 and 7/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/9 and 7/15?
The given fractions are 8/9 and 7/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/9 and 7/15
8/9 - 7/15
The LCM of 9 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
| 3 | 9, 15 |
| 3, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 5 = 45
= 8 x 5 - 7 x 3/45
= 40 - 21/45
= 19/45
Result: 19/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/9 and 7/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/9 and 7/15?
To subtract fractions 8/9 and 7/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 15 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 19/45.
2. What is 8/9 minus 7/15 as a fraction?
8/9 minus 7/15 as a fraction is equal to 19/45.
3. How to subtract 8/9 and 7/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/9 and 7/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/45 quickly.