12/15 Minus 1/5, Solve 12/15 - 1/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/15 and 1/5 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 1/5?
The given fractions are 12/15 and 1/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/15 and 1/5
12/15 - 1/5
The LCM of 15 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 5 | 15, 5 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 3 x 1 = 15
= 12 x 1 - 1 x 3/15
= 12 - 3/15
= 9/15
= 3/5
Result: 3/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/15 and 1/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/15 and 1/5?
To subtract fractions 12/15 and 1/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 5 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/5.
2. What is 12/15 minus 1/5 as a fraction?
12/15 minus 1/5 as a fraction is equal to 3/5.
3. How to subtract 12/15 and 1/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/15 and 1/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/5 quickly.