2/1 Minus 8/2, Solve 2/1 - 8/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/1 and 8/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/1 and 8/2?
The given fractions are 2/1 and 8/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/1 and 8/2
2/1 - 8/2
The LCM of 1 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 2
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 2
= 2 x 2 - 8 x 1/2
= 4 - 8/2
= -4/2
= -2/1
Result: -2/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/1 and 8/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/1 and 8/2?
To subtract fractions 2/1 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 2 value i.e 2. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/1.
2. What is 2/1 minus 8/2 as a fraction?
2/1 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to -2/1.
3. How to subtract 2/1 and 8/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/1 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/1 quickly.