10/15 Minus 16/12, Solve 10/15 - 16/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/15 and 16/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/15 and 16/12?
The given fractions are 10/15 and 16/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/15 and 16/12
10/15 - 16/12
The LCM of 15 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
| 3 | 15, 12 |
| 5, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 4 = 60
= 10 x 4 - 16 x 5/60
= 40 - 80/60
= -40/60
= -2/3
Result: -2/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/15 and 16/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/15 and 16/12?
To subtract fractions 10/15 and 16/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/3.
2. What is 10/15 minus 16/12 as a fraction?
10/15 minus 16/12 as a fraction is equal to -2/3.
3. How to subtract 10/15 and 16/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/15 and 16/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/3 quickly.