12/15 Minus 10/4, Solve 12/15 - 10/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/15 and 10/4 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 10/4?
The given fractions are 12/15 and 10/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/15 and 10/4
12/15 - 10/4
The LCM of 15 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 12 x 4 - 10 x 15/60
= 48 - 150/60
= -102/60
= -17/10
Result: -17/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/15 and 10/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/15 and 10/4?
To subtract fractions 12/15 and 10/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 4 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/10.
2. What is 12/15 minus 10/4 as a fraction?
12/15 minus 10/4 as a fraction is equal to -17/10.
3. How to subtract 12/15 and 10/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/15 and 10/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/10 quickly.