14/9 Minus 4/8, Solve 14/9 - 4/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/9 and 4/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/9 and 4/8?
The given fractions are 14/9 and 4/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/9 and 4/8
14/9 - 4/8
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
= 14 x 8 - 4 x 9/72
= 112 - 36/72
= 76/72
= 19/18
Result: 19/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/9 and 4/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/9 and 4/8?
To subtract fractions 14/9 and 4/8 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 19/18.
2. What is 14/9 minus 4/8 as a fraction?
14/9 minus 4/8 as a fraction is equal to 19/18.
3. How to subtract 14/9 and 4/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/9 and 4/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 19/18 quickly.