14/3 Minus 2/8, Solve 14/3 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/3 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/3 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 14/3 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/3 and 2/8
14/3 - 2/8
The LCM of 3 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 14 x 8 - 2 x 3/24
= 112 - 6/24
= 106/24
= 53/12
Result: 53/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/3 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/3 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 14/3 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 53/12.
2. What is 14/3 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
14/3 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 53/12.
3. How to subtract 14/3 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/3 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 53/12 quickly.