12/15 Minus 19/9, Solve 12/15 - 19/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/15 and 19/9 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 19/9?
The given fractions are 12/15 and 19/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/15 and 19/9
12/15 - 19/9
The LCM of 15 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 45
| 3 | 15, 9 |
| 5, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 3 = 45
= 12 x 3 - 19 x 5/45
= 36 - 95/45
= -59/45
Result: -59/45
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/15 and 19/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/15 and 19/9?
To subtract fractions 12/15 and 19/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 9 value i.e 45. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -59/45.
2. What is 12/15 minus 19/9 as a fraction?
12/15 minus 19/9 as a fraction is equal to -59/45.
3. How to subtract 12/15 and 19/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/15 and 19/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -59/45 quickly.