3/2 Minus 8/1, Solve 3/2 - 8/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/2 and 8/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/2 and 8/1?
The given fractions are 3/2 and 8/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/2 and 8/1
3/2 - 8/1
The LCM of 2 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 2
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 2
= 3 x 1 - 8 x 2/2
= 3 - 16/2
= -13/2
Result: -13/2
Subtracting Fraction Worksheets
FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/2 and 8/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/2 and 8/1?
To subtract fractions 3/2 and 8/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 1 value i.e 2. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/2.
2. What is 3/2 minus 8/1 as a fraction?
3/2 minus 8/1 as a fraction is equal to -13/2.
3. How to subtract 3/2 and 8/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/2 and 8/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/2 quickly.