9/14 Minus 15/2, Solve 9/14 - 15/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/14 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 9/14 and 15/2?
The given fractions are 9/14 and 15/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/14 and 15/2
9/14 - 15/2
The LCM of 14 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 2 | 14, 2 |
| 7, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 1 = 14
= 9 x 1 - 15 x 7/14
= 9 - 105/14
= -96/14
= -48/7
Result: -48/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/14 and 15/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/14 and 15/2?
To subtract fractions 9/14 and 15/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 2 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -48/7.
2. What is 9/14 minus 15/2 as a fraction?
9/14 minus 15/2 as a fraction is equal to -48/7.
3. How to subtract 9/14 and 15/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/14 and 15/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -48/7 quickly.