3/8 Minus 13/4, Solve 3/8 - 13/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/8 and 13/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/8 and 13/4?
The given fractions are 3/8 and 13/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/8 and 13/4
3/8 - 13/4
The LCM of 8 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 8, 4 |
| 2 | 4, 2 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 8
= 3 x 1 - 13 x 2/8
= 3 - 26/8
= -23/8
Result: -23/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/8 and 13/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/8 and 13/4?
To subtract fractions 3/8 and 13/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 4 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/8.
2. What is 3/8 minus 13/4 as a fraction?
3/8 minus 13/4 as a fraction is equal to -23/8.
3. How to subtract 3/8 and 13/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/8 and 13/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/8 quickly.