12/3 Minus 12/15, Solve 12/3 - 12/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/3 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 12/3 and 12/15?
The given fractions are 12/3 and 12/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/3 and 12/15
12/3 - 12/15
The LCM of 3 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
| 3 | 3, 15 |
| 1, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 5 = 15
= 12 x 5 - 12 x 1/15
= 60 - 12/15
= 48/15
= 16/5
Result: 16/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/3 and 12/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/3 and 12/15?
To subtract fractions 12/3 and 12/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 15 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 16/5.
2. What is 12/3 minus 12/15 as a fraction?
12/3 minus 12/15 as a fraction is equal to 16/5.
3. How to subtract 12/3 and 12/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/3 and 12/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 16/5 quickly.