8/4 Minus 12/15, Solve 8/4 - 12/15 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/4 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 8/4 and 12/15?
The given fractions are 8/4 and 12/15
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/4 and 12/15
8/4 - 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
= 8 x 15 - 12 x 4/60
= 120 - 48/60
= 72/60
= 6/5
Result: 6/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/4 and 12/15
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/4 and 12/15?
To subtract fractions 8/4 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 6/5.
2. What is 8/4 minus 12/15 as a fraction?
8/4 minus 12/15 as a fraction is equal to 6/5.
3. How to subtract 8/4 and 12/15 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/4 and 12/15 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 6/5 quickly.