7/15 Minus 12/2, Solve 7/15 - 12/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/15 and 12/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/15 and 12/2?
The given fractions are 7/15 and 12/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/15 and 12/2
7/15 - 12/2
The LCM of 15 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 7 x 2 - 12 x 15/30
= 14 - 180/30
= -166/30
= -83/15
Result: -83/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/15 and 12/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/15 and 12/2?
To subtract fractions 7/15 and 12/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 15 and 2 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -83/15.
2. What is 7/15 minus 12/2 as a fraction?
7/15 minus 12/2 as a fraction is equal to -83/15.
3. How to subtract 7/15 and 12/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/15 and 12/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -83/15 quickly.