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