12/1 Minus 15/16, Solve 12/1 - 15/16 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/1 and 15/16 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/1 and 15/16?
The given fractions are 12/1 and 15/16
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/1 and 15/16
12/1 - 15/16
The LCM of 1 and 16 (denominators of the fractions) is 16
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 16
= 12 x 16 - 15 x 1/16
= 192 - 15/16
= 177/16
Result: 177/16
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/1 and 15/16
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/1 and 15/16?
To subtract fractions 12/1 and 15/16 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 16 value i.e 16. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 177/16.
2. What is 12/1 minus 15/16 as a fraction?
12/1 minus 15/16 as a fraction is equal to 177/16.
3. How to subtract 12/1 and 15/16 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/1 and 15/16 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 177/16 quickly.