12/7 Minus 15/18, Solve 12/7 - 15/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/7 and 15/18 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/7 and 15/18?
The given fractions are 12/7 and 15/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/7 and 15/18
12/7 - 15/18
The LCM of 7 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 126
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 126
= 12 x 18 - 15 x 7/126
= 216 - 105/126
= 111/126
= 37/42
Result: 37/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/7 and 15/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/7 and 15/18?
To subtract fractions 12/7 and 15/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 18 value i.e 126. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 37/42.
2. What is 12/7 minus 15/18 as a fraction?
12/7 minus 15/18 as a fraction is equal to 37/42.
3. How to subtract 12/7 and 15/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/7 and 15/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 37/42 quickly.