11/2 Minus 8/12, Solve 11/2 - 8/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/2 and 8/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/2 and 8/12?
The given fractions are 11/2 and 8/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/2 and 8/12
11/2 - 8/12
The LCM of 2 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 2, 12 |
| 1, 6 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 6 = 12
= 11 x 6 - 8 x 1/12
= 66 - 8/12
= 58/12
= 29/6
Result: 29/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/2 and 8/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/2 and 8/12?
To subtract fractions 11/2 and 8/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 12 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 29/6.
2. What is 11/2 minus 8/12 as a fraction?
11/2 minus 8/12 as a fraction is equal to 29/6.
3. How to subtract 11/2 and 8/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/2 and 8/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 29/6 quickly.