12/3 Minus 12/8, Solve 12/3 - 12/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/3 and 12/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/3 and 12/8?
The given fractions are 12/3 and 12/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/3 and 12/8
12/3 - 12/8
The LCM of 3 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 12 x 8 - 12 x 3/24
= 96 - 36/24
= 60/24
= 5/2
Result: 5/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/3 and 12/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/3 and 12/8?
To subtract fractions 12/3 and 12/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 5/2.
2. What is 12/3 minus 12/8 as a fraction?
12/3 minus 12/8 as a fraction is equal to 5/2.
3. How to subtract 12/3 and 12/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/3 and 12/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/2 quickly.