12/15 Minus 1/3, Solve 12/15 - 1/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/15 and 1/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/15 and 1/3?
The given fractions are 12/15 and 1/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/15 and 1/3
12/15 - 1/3
The LCM of 15 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 3 | 15, 3 |
| 5, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 1 = 15
= 12 x 1 - 1 x 5/15
= 12 - 5/15
= 7/15
Result: 7/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/15 and 1/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/15 and 1/3?
To subtract fractions 12/15 and 1/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 3 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/15.
2. What is 12/15 minus 1/3 as a fraction?
12/15 minus 1/3 as a fraction is equal to 7/15.
3. How to subtract 12/15 and 1/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/15 and 1/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/15 quickly.