13/5 Minus 8/12, Solve 13/5 - 8/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/5 and 8/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 13/5 and 8/12?
The given fractions are 13/5 and 8/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/5 and 8/12
13/5 - 8/12
The LCM of 5 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 13 x 12 - 8 x 5/60
= 156 - 40/60
= 116/60
= 29/15
Result: 29/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/5 and 8/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/5 and 8/12?
To subtract fractions 13/5 and 8/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 12 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 29/15.
2. What is 13/5 minus 8/12 as a fraction?
13/5 minus 8/12 as a fraction is equal to 29/15.
3. How to subtract 13/5 and 8/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 13/5 and 8/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 29/15 quickly.