12/1 Minus 16/15, Solve 12/1 - 16/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/1 and 16/15 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 16/15?
The given fractions are 12/1 and 16/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/1 and 16/15
12/1 - 16/15
The LCM of 1 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 12 x 15 - 16 x 1/15
= 180 - 16/15
= 164/15
Result: 164/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/1 and 16/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/1 and 16/15?
To subtract fractions 12/1 and 16/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 15 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 164/15.
2. What is 12/1 minus 16/15 as a fraction?
12/1 minus 16/15 as a fraction is equal to 164/15.
3. How to subtract 12/1 and 16/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/1 and 16/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 164/15 quickly.