16/4 Minus 12/15, Solve 16/4 - 12/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 16/4 and 12/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 16/4 and 12/15?
The given fractions are 16/4 and 12/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 16/4 and 12/15
16/4 - 12/15
The LCM of 4 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 16 x 15 - 12 x 4/60
= 240 - 48/60
= 192/60
= 16/5
Result: 16/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 16/4 and 12/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 16/4 and 12/15?
To subtract fractions 16/4 and 12/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 15 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 16/5.
2. What is 16/4 minus 12/15 as a fraction?
16/4 minus 12/15 as a fraction is equal to 16/5.
3. How to subtract 16/4 and 12/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 16/4 and 12/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 16/5 quickly.