12/8 Minus 6/18, Solve 12/8 - 6/18 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/8 and 6/18 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 6/18?
The given fractions are 12/8 and 6/18
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/8 and 6/18
12/8 - 6/18
The LCM of 8 and 18 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
| 2 | 8, 18 |
| 4, 9 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 9 = 72
= 12 x 9 - 6 x 4/72
= 108 - 24/72
= 84/72
= 7/6
Result: 7/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/8 and 6/18
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/8 and 6/18?
To subtract fractions 12/8 and 6/18 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 18 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 7/6.
2. What is 12/8 minus 6/18 as a fraction?
12/8 minus 6/18 as a fraction is equal to 7/6.
3. How to subtract 12/8 and 6/18 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/8 and 6/18 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 7/6 quickly.