12/14 Minus 13/8, Solve 12/14 - 13/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/14 and 13/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 13/8?
The given fractions are 12/14 and 13/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/14 and 13/8
12/14 - 13/8
The LCM of 14 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 14, 8 |
| 7, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 4 = 56
= 12 x 4 - 13 x 7/56
= 48 - 91/56
= -43/56
Result: -43/56
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/14 and 13/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/14 and 13/8?
To subtract fractions 12/14 and 13/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -43/56.
2. What is 12/14 minus 13/8 as a fraction?
12/14 minus 13/8 as a fraction is equal to -43/56.
3. How to subtract 12/14 and 13/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/14 and 13/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -43/56 quickly.