12/15 Minus 13/1, Solve 12/15 - 13/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/15 and 13/1 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 13/1?
The given fractions are 12/15 and 13/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/15 and 13/1
12/15 - 13/1
The LCM of 15 and 1 (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 1 - 13 x 15/15
= 12 - 195/15
= -183/15
= -61/5
Result: -61/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/15 and 13/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/15 and 13/1?
To subtract fractions 12/15 and 13/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 1 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -61/5.
2. What is 12/15 minus 13/1 as a fraction?
12/15 minus 13/1 as a fraction is equal to -61/5.
3. How to subtract 12/15 and 13/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/15 and 13/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -61/5 quickly.