12/15 Minus 7/6, Solve 12/15 - 7/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/15 and 7/6 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 7/6?
The given fractions are 12/15 and 7/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/15 and 7/6
12/15 - 7/6
The LCM of 15 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
| 3 | 15, 6 |
| 5, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 5 x 2 = 30
= 12 x 2 - 7 x 5/30
= 24 - 35/30
= -11/30
Result: -11/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/15 and 7/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/15 and 7/6?
To subtract fractions 12/15 and 7/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/30.
2. What is 12/15 minus 7/6 as a fraction?
12/15 minus 7/6 as a fraction is equal to -11/30.
3. How to subtract 12/15 and 7/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/15 and 7/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/30 quickly.