12/17 Minus 12/15, Solve 12/17 - 12/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/17 and 12/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/17 and 12/15?
The given fractions are 12/17 and 12/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/17 and 12/15
12/17 - 12/15
The LCM of 17 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 255
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 255
= 12 x 15 - 12 x 17/255
= 180 - 204/255
= -24/255
= -8/85
Result: -8/85
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/17 and 12/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/17 and 12/15?
To subtract fractions 12/17 and 12/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 17 and 15 value i.e 255. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/85.
2. What is 12/17 minus 12/15 as a fraction?
12/17 minus 12/15 as a fraction is equal to -8/85.
3. How to subtract 12/17 and 12/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/17 and 12/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/85 quickly.