15/5 Minus 8/12, Solve 15/5 - 8/12 as a Fraction
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.
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
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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.