15/4 Minus 12/14, Solve 15/4 - 12/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/4 and 12/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/4 and 12/14?
The given fractions are 15/4 and 12/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/4 and 12/14
15/4 - 12/14
The LCM of 4 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 28
| 2 | 4, 14 |
| 2, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 7 = 28
= 15 x 7 - 12 x 2/28
= 105 - 24/28
= 81/28
Result: 81/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/4 and 12/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/4 and 12/14?
To subtract fractions 15/4 and 12/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 14 value i.e 28. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 81/28.
2. What is 15/4 minus 12/14 as a fraction?
15/4 minus 12/14 as a fraction is equal to 81/28.
3. How to subtract 15/4 and 12/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/4 and 12/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 81/28 quickly.