18/15 Minus 12/1, Solve 18/15 - 12/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 18/15 and 12/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 18/15 and 12/1?
The given fractions are 18/15 and 12/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 18/15 and 12/1
18/15 - 12/1
The LCM of 15 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 15
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 15
= 18 x 1 - 12 x 15/15
= 18 - 180/15
= -162/15
= -54/5
Result: -54/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 18/15 and 12/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 18/15 and 12/1?
To subtract fractions 18/15 and 12/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 1 value i.e 15. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -54/5.
2. What is 18/15 minus 12/1 as a fraction?
18/15 minus 12/1 as a fraction is equal to -54/5.
3. How to subtract 18/15 and 12/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 18/15 and 12/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -54/5 quickly.