12/4 Minus 15/14, Solve 12/4 - 15/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 15/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/4 and 15/14?
The given fractions are 12/4 and 15/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 15/14
12/4 - 15/14
The LCM of 4 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
| 2 | 4, 14 |
| 2, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 7 = 28
= 12 x 7 - 15 x 2/28
= 84 - 30/28
= 54/28
= 27/14
Result: 27/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 15/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 15/14?
To subtract fractions 12/4 and 15/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 14 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 27/14.
2. What is 12/4 minus 15/14 as a fraction?
12/4 minus 15/14 as a fraction is equal to 27/14.
3. How to subtract 12/4 and 15/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 15/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 27/14 quickly.