15/12 Minus 18/2, Solve 15/12 - 18/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/12 and 18/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/12 and 18/2?
The given fractions are 15/12 and 18/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/12 and 18/2
15/12 - 18/2
The LCM of 12 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 2 |
| 6, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 6 x 1 = 12
= 15 x 1 - 18 x 6/12
= 15 - 108/12
= -93/12
= -31/4
Result: -31/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/12 and 18/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/12 and 18/2?
To subtract fractions 15/12 and 18/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 2 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/4.
2. What is 15/12 minus 18/2 as a fraction?
15/12 minus 18/2 as a fraction is equal to -31/4.
3. How to subtract 15/12 and 18/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/12 and 18/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/4 quickly.