15/3 Minus 12/13, Solve 15/3 - 12/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/3 and 12/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/3 and 12/13?
The given fractions are 15/3 and 12/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/3 and 12/13
15/3 - 12/13
The LCM of 3 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 39
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 39
= 15 x 13 - 12 x 3/39
= 195 - 36/39
= 159/39
= 53/13
Result: 53/13
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/3 and 12/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/3 and 12/13?
To subtract fractions 15/3 and 12/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 13 value i.e 39. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 53/13.
2. What is 15/3 minus 12/13 as a fraction?
15/3 minus 12/13 as a fraction is equal to 53/13.
3. How to subtract 15/3 and 12/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/3 and 12/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 53/13 quickly.