11/8 Minus 8/3, Solve 11/8 - 8/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 11/8 and 8/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 11/8 and 8/3?
The given fractions are 11/8 and 8/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 11/8 and 8/3
11/8 - 8/3
The LCM of 8 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 11 x 3 - 8 x 8/24
= 33 - 64/24
= -31/24
Result: -31/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 11/8 and 8/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 11/8 and 8/3?
To subtract fractions 11/8 and 8/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 3 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -31/24.
2. What is 11/8 minus 8/3 as a fraction?
11/8 minus 8/3 as a fraction is equal to -31/24.
3. How to subtract 11/8 and 8/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 11/8 and 8/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/24 quickly.