12/1 Minus 2/8, Solve 12/1 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/1 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/1 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 12/1 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/1 and 2/8
12/1 - 2/8
The LCM of 1 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 8
= 12 x 8 - 2 x 1/8
= 96 - 2/8
= 94/8
= 47/4
Result: 47/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/1 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/1 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 12/1 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 47/4.
2. What is 12/1 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
12/1 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 47/4.
3. How to subtract 12/1 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/1 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 47/4 quickly.