12/7 Minus 8/1, Solve 12/7 - 8/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/7 and 8/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/7 and 8/1?
The given fractions are 12/7 and 8/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/7 and 8/1
12/7 - 8/1
The LCM of 7 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 7
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 7
= 12 x 1 - 8 x 7/7
= 12 - 56/7
= -44/7
Result: -44/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/7 and 8/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/7 and 8/1?
To subtract fractions 12/7 and 8/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 1 value i.e 7. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -44/7.
2. What is 12/7 minus 8/1 as a fraction?
12/7 minus 8/1 as a fraction is equal to -44/7.
3. How to subtract 12/7 and 8/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/7 and 8/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -44/7 quickly.