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