9/15 Minus 2/8, Solve 9/15 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/15 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/15 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 9/15 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/15 and 2/8
9/15 - 2/8
The LCM of 15 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 9 x 8 - 2 x 15/120
= 72 - 30/120
= 42/120
= 7/20
Result: 7/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/15 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/15 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 9/15 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 8 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/20.
2. What is 9/15 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
9/15 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 7/20.
3. How to subtract 9/15 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/15 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/20 quickly.