14/8 Minus 12/4, Solve 14/8 - 12/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/8 and 12/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/8 and 12/4?
The given fractions are 14/8 and 12/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/8 and 12/4
14/8 - 12/4
The LCM of 8 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 8, 4 |
| 2 | 4, 2 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 8
= 14 x 1 - 12 x 2/8
= 14 - 24/8
= -10/8
= -5/4
Result: -5/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/8 and 12/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/8 and 12/4?
To subtract fractions 14/8 and 12/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 4 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/4.
2. What is 14/8 minus 12/4 as a fraction?
14/8 minus 12/4 as a fraction is equal to -5/4.
3. How to subtract 14/8 and 12/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/8 and 12/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/4 quickly.