Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/5 and 8/12 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 8/12?

The given fractions are 15/5 and 8/12

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/5 and 8/12

15/5 - 8/12

The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60


= 15 x 12 - 8 x 5/60

= 180 - 40/60

= 140/60

= 7/3

Result: 7/3

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/5 and 8/12

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/5 and 8/12?

To subtract fractions 15/5 and 8/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/3.

2. What is 15/5 minus 8/12 as a fraction?

15/5 minus 8/12 as a fraction is equal to 7/3.

3. How to subtract 15/5 and 8/12 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 15/5 and 8/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/3 quickly.