12/15 Minus 16/7, Solve 12/15 - 16/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/15 and 16/7 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 16/7?
The given fractions are 12/15 and 16/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/15 and 16/7
12/15 - 16/7
The LCM of 15 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 105
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 105
= 12 x 7 - 16 x 15/105
= 84 - 240/105
= -156/105
= -52/35
Result: -52/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/15 and 16/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/15 and 16/7?
To subtract fractions 12/15 and 16/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 7 value i.e 105. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -52/35.
2. What is 12/15 minus 16/7 as a fraction?
12/15 minus 16/7 as a fraction is equal to -52/35.
3. How to subtract 12/15 and 16/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/15 and 16/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -52/35 quickly.