13/8 Minus 7/12, Solve 13/8 - 7/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 13/8 and 7/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 13/8 and 7/12?
The given fractions are 13/8 and 7/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 13/8 and 7/12
13/8 - 7/12
The LCM of 8 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 8, 12 |
| 2 | 4, 6 |
| 2, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 2 x 3 = 24
= 13 x 3 - 7 x 2/24
= 39 - 14/24
= 25/24
Result: 25/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 13/8 and 7/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 13/8 and 7/12?
To subtract fractions 13/8 and 7/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 12 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 25/24.
2. What is 13/8 minus 7/12 as a fraction?
13/8 minus 7/12 as a fraction is equal to 25/24.
3. How to subtract 13/8 and 7/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 13/8 and 7/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 25/24 quickly.