1/15 Minus 12/8, Solve 1/15 - 12/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/15 and 12/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/15 and 12/8?
The given fractions are 1/15 and 12/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/15 and 12/8
1/15 - 12/8
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
= 1 x 8 - 12 x 15/120
= 8 - 180/120
= -172/120
= -43/30
Result: -43/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/15 and 12/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/15 and 12/8?
To subtract fractions 1/15 and 12/8 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 -43/30.
2. What is 1/15 minus 12/8 as a fraction?
1/15 minus 12/8 as a fraction is equal to -43/30.
3. How to subtract 1/15 and 12/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/15 and 12/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -43/30 quickly.