Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/4 and 4/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 12/4 and 4/15?

The given fractions are 12/4 and 4/15

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/4 and 4/15

12/4 - 4/15

The LCM of 4 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 60

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60


= 12 x 15 - 4 x 4/60

= 180 - 16/60

= 164/60

= 41/15

Result: 41/15

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/4 and 4/15

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/4 and 4/15?

To subtract fractions 12/4 and 4/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 15 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 41/15.

2. What is 12/4 minus 4/15 as a fraction?

12/4 minus 4/15 as a fraction is equal to 41/15.

3. How to subtract 12/4 and 4/15 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 12/4 and 4/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 41/15 quickly.