1/8 Minus 6/7, Solve 1/8 - 6/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/8 and 6/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/8 and 6/7?
The given fractions are 1/8 and 6/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/8 and 6/7
1/8 - 6/7
The LCM of 8 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 1 x 7 - 6 x 8/56
= 7 - 48/56
= -41/56
Result: -41/56
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 3/13
Subtract Fractions 6/18 and 3/9
Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 4/6
Subtract Fractions 1/14 and 20/20
Subtract Fractions 2/20 and 11/8
Subtract Fractions 14/19 and 20/9
Subtract Fractions 3/13 and 17/13
Subtract Fractions 13/19 and 3/18
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/8 and 6/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/8 and 6/7?
To subtract fractions 1/8 and 6/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 7 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -41/56.
2. What is 1/8 minus 6/7 as a fraction?
1/8 minus 6/7 as a fraction is equal to -41/56.
3. How to subtract 1/8 and 6/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/8 and 6/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -41/56 quickly.