15/8 Minus 12/9, Solve 15/8 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/8 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/8 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 15/8 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/8 and 12/9
15/8 - 12/9
The LCM of 8 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 15 x 9 - 12 x 8/72
= 135 - 96/72
= 39/72
= 13/24
Result: 13/24
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 3/12 and 7/16
Subtract Fractions 11/13 and 3/20
Subtract Fractions 6/1 and 16/17
Subtract Fractions 12/15 and 10/5
Subtract Fractions 5/14 and 3/6
Subtract Fractions 11/19 and 9/1
Subtract Fractions 18/5 and 15/2
Subtract Fractions 17/4 and 19/11
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/8 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/8 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 15/8 and 12/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 9 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/24.
2. What is 15/8 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
15/8 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to 13/24.
3. How to subtract 15/8 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/8 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/24 quickly.