1/8 Minus 4/12, Solve 1/8 - 4/12 as a Fraction

Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025

Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/8 and 4/12 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 1/8 and 4/12?

The given fractions are 1/8 and 4/12

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/8 and 4/12

1/8 - 4/12

The LCM of 8 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
2 8, 12
2 4, 6
2, 3

So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24


= 1 x 3 - 4 x 2/24

= 3 - 8/24

= -5/24

Result: -5/24

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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/8 and 4/12

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/8 and 4/12?

To subtract fractions 1/8 and 4/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 12 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/24.

2. What is 1/8 minus 4/12 as a fraction?

1/8 minus 4/12 as a fraction is equal to -5/24.

3. How to subtract 1/8 and 4/12 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 1/8 and 4/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/24 quickly.