12/8 Minus 14/6, Solve 12/8 - 14/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/8 and 14/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/8 and 14/6?
The given fractions are 12/8 and 14/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/8 and 14/6
12/8 - 14/6
The LCM of 8 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 8, 6 |
| 4, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 3 = 24
= 12 x 3 - 14 x 4/24
= 36 - 56/24
= -20/24
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/8 and 14/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/8 and 14/6?
To subtract fractions 12/8 and 14/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 6 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 12/8 minus 14/6 as a fraction?
12/8 minus 14/6 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 12/8 and 14/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/8 and 14/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.