12/15 Minus 6/8, Solve 12/15 - 6/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/15 and 6/8 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 6/8?
The given fractions are 12/15 and 6/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/15 and 6/8
12/15 - 6/8
The LCM of 15 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 120
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120
= 12 x 8 - 6 x 15/120
= 96 - 90/120
= 6/120
= 1/20
Result: 1/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/15 and 6/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/15 and 6/8?
To subtract fractions 12/15 and 6/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 8 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/20.
2. What is 12/15 minus 6/8 as a fraction?
12/15 minus 6/8 as a fraction is equal to 1/20.
3. How to subtract 12/15 and 6/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/15 and 6/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/20 quickly.