Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/8 and 12/15 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 7/8 and 12/15?

The given fractions are 7/8 and 12/15

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/8 and 12/15

7/8 - 12/15

The LCM of 8 and 15 (denominators of the fractions) is 120

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 120


= 7 x 15 - 12 x 8/120

= 105 - 96/120

= 9/120

= 3/40

Result: 3/40

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/8 and 12/15

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/8 and 12/15?

To subtract fractions 7/8 and 12/15 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 15 value i.e 120. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/40.

2. What is 7/8 minus 12/15 as a fraction?

7/8 minus 12/15 as a fraction is equal to 3/40.

3. How to subtract 7/8 and 12/15 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 7/8 and 12/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/40 quickly.