12/9 Minus 13/8, Solve 12/9 - 13/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/9 and 13/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/9 and 13/8?
The given fractions are 12/9 and 13/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/9 and 13/8
12/9 - 13/8
The LCM of 9 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 12 x 8 - 13 x 9/72
= 96 - 117/72
= -21/72
= -7/24
Result: -7/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/9 and 13/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/9 and 13/8?
To subtract fractions 12/9 and 13/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/24.
2. What is 12/9 minus 13/8 as a fraction?
12/9 minus 13/8 as a fraction is equal to -7/24.
3. How to subtract 12/9 and 13/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/9 and 13/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/24 quickly.