12/14 Minus 8/7, Solve 12/14 - 8/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/14 and 8/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/14 and 8/7?
The given fractions are 12/14 and 8/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/14 and 8/7
12/14 - 8/7
The LCM of 14 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
| 7 | 14, 7 |
| 2, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 7 x 2 x 1 = 14
= 12 x 1 - 8 x 2/14
= 12 - 16/14
= -4/14
= -2/7
Result: -2/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/14 and 8/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/14 and 8/7?
To subtract fractions 12/14 and 8/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 7 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/7.
2. What is 12/14 minus 8/7 as a fraction?
12/14 minus 8/7 as a fraction is equal to -2/7.
3. How to subtract 12/14 and 8/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/14 and 8/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/7 quickly.