19/12 Minus 2/8, Solve 19/12 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 19/12 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 19/12 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 19/12 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 19/12 and 2/8
19/12 - 2/8
The LCM of 12 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 12, 8 |
| 2 | 6, 4 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 x 2 = 24
= 19 x 2 - 2 x 3/24
= 38 - 6/24
= 32/24
= 4/3
Result: 4/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 19/12 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 19/12 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 19/12 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/3.
2. What is 19/12 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
19/12 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 4/3.
3. How to subtract 19/12 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 19/12 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/3 quickly.