2/8 Minus 12/9, Solve 2/8 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/8 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/8 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 2/8 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/8 and 12/9
2/8 - 12/9
The LCM of 8 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 2 x 9 - 12 x 8/72
= 18 - 96/72
= -78/72
= -13/12
Result: -13/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/8 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/8 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 2/8 and 12/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 9 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/12.
2. What is 2/8 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
2/8 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to -13/12.
3. How to subtract 2/8 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/8 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/12 quickly.