15/9 Minus 12/20, Solve 15/9 - 12/20 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 15/9 and 12/20 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 15/9 and 12/20?
The given fractions are 15/9 and 12/20
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 15/9 and 12/20
15/9 - 12/20
The LCM of 9 and 20 (denominators of the fractions) is 180
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 180
= 15 x 20 - 12 x 9/180
= 300 - 108/180
= 192/180
= 16/15
Result: 16/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 15/9 and 12/20
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 15/9 and 12/20?
To subtract fractions 15/9 and 12/20 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 20 value i.e 180. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 16/15.
2. What is 15/9 minus 12/20 as a fraction?
15/9 minus 12/20 as a fraction is equal to 16/15.
3. How to subtract 15/9 and 12/20 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 15/9 and 12/20 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 16/15 quickly.