3/6 Minus 12/8, Solve 3/6 - 12/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/6 and 12/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/6 and 12/8?
The given fractions are 3/6 and 12/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/6 and 12/8
3/6 - 12/8
The LCM of 6 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 6, 8 |
| 3, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 4 = 24
= 3 x 4 - 12 x 3/24
= 12 - 36/24
= -24/24
= -1/1
Result: -1/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/6 and 12/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/6 and 12/8?
To subtract fractions 3/6 and 12/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/1.
2. What is 3/6 minus 12/8 as a fraction?
3/6 minus 12/8 as a fraction is equal to -1/1.
3. How to subtract 3/6 and 12/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/6 and 12/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/1 quickly.