2/8 Minus 7/3, Solve 2/8 - 7/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/8 and 7/3 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 7/3?
The given fractions are 2/8 and 7/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/8 and 7/3
2/8 - 7/3
The LCM of 8 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 24
= 2 x 3 - 7 x 8/24
= 6 - 56/24
= -50/24
= -25/12
Result: -25/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/8 and 7/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/8 and 7/3?
To subtract fractions 2/8 and 7/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 3 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -25/12.
2. What is 2/8 minus 7/3 as a fraction?
2/8 minus 7/3 as a fraction is equal to -25/12.
3. How to subtract 2/8 and 7/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/8 and 7/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -25/12 quickly.