12/2 Minus 16/15, Solve 12/2 - 16/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/2 and 16/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/2 and 16/15?
The given fractions are 12/2 and 16/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/2 and 16/15
12/2 - 16/15
The LCM of 2 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 12 x 15 - 16 x 2/30
= 180 - 32/30
= 148/30
= 74/15
Result: 74/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/2 and 16/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/2 and 16/15?
To subtract fractions 12/2 and 16/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 15 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 74/15.
2. What is 12/2 minus 16/15 as a fraction?
12/2 minus 16/15 as a fraction is equal to 74/15.
3. How to subtract 12/2 and 16/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/2 and 16/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 74/15 quickly.