12/9 Minus 15/2, Solve 12/9 - 15/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/9 and 15/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/9 and 15/2?
The given fractions are 12/9 and 15/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/9 and 15/2
12/9 - 15/2
The LCM of 9 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 18
= 12 x 2 - 15 x 9/18
= 24 - 135/18
= -111/18
= -37/6
Result: -37/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/9 and 15/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/9 and 15/2?
To subtract fractions 12/9 and 15/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 2 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -37/6.
2. What is 12/9 minus 15/2 as a fraction?
12/9 minus 15/2 as a fraction is equal to -37/6.
3. How to subtract 12/9 and 15/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/9 and 15/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -37/6 quickly.