3/7 Minus 4/8, Solve 3/7 - 4/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/7 and 4/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/7 and 4/8?
The given fractions are 3/7 and 4/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/7 and 4/8
3/7 - 4/8
The LCM of 7 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 3 x 8 - 4 x 7/56
= 24 - 28/56
= -4/56
= -1/14
Result: -1/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/7 and 4/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/7 and 4/8?
To subtract fractions 3/7 and 4/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/14.
2. What is 3/7 minus 4/8 as a fraction?
3/7 minus 4/8 as a fraction is equal to -1/14.
3. How to subtract 3/7 and 4/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/7 and 4/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/14 quickly.