15/5 Minus 12/14, Solve 15/5 - 12/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 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 15/5 and 12/14?
The given fractions are 15/5 and 12/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 12/14
15/5 - 12/14
The LCM of 5 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 15 x 14 - 12 x 5/70
= 210 - 60/70
= 150/70
= 15/7
Result: 15/7
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 12/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 12/14?
To subtract fractions 15/5 and 12/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 14 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 15/7.
2. What is 15/5 minus 12/14 as a fraction?
15/5 minus 12/14 as a fraction is equal to 15/7.
3. How to subtract 15/5 and 12/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 12/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 15/7 quickly.