15/3 Minus 8/12, Solve 15/3 - 8/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/3 and 8/12 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 8/12?
The given fractions are 15/3 and 8/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/3 and 8/12
15/3 - 8/12
The LCM of 3 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 3 | 3, 12 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 1 x 4 = 12
= 15 x 4 - 8 x 1/12
= 60 - 8/12
= 52/12
= 13/3
Result: 13/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/3 and 8/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/3 and 8/12?
To subtract fractions 15/3 and 8/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/3.
2. What is 15/3 minus 8/12 as a fraction?
15/3 minus 8/12 as a fraction is equal to 13/3.
3. How to subtract 15/3 and 8/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/3 and 8/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/3 quickly.