Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 and 12/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 15/5 and 12/10?

The given fractions are 15/5 and 12/10

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 12/10

15/5 - 12/10

The LCM of 5 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
5 5, 10
1, 2

So the lcm of the given numbers is 5 x 1 x 2 = 10


= 15 x 2 - 12 x 1/10

= 30 - 12/10

= 18/10

= 9/5

Result: 9/5

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 12/10

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 12/10?

To subtract fractions 15/5 and 12/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 10 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/5.

2. What is 15/5 minus 12/10 as a fraction?

15/5 minus 12/10 as a fraction is equal to 9/5.

3. How to subtract 15/5 and 12/10 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 12/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/5 quickly.