12/2 Minus 15/7, Solve 12/2 - 15/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/2 and 15/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/2 and 15/7?
The given fractions are 12/2 and 15/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/2 and 15/7
12/2 - 15/7
The LCM of 2 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 12 x 7 - 15 x 2/14
= 84 - 30/14
= 54/14
= 27/7
Result: 27/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/2 and 15/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/2 and 15/7?
To subtract fractions 12/2 and 15/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 7 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 27/7.
2. What is 12/2 minus 15/7 as a fraction?
12/2 minus 15/7 as a fraction is equal to 27/7.
3. How to subtract 12/2 and 15/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/2 and 15/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 27/7 quickly.