4/14 Minus 12/8, Solve 4/14 - 12/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/14 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 4/14 and 12/8?
The given fractions are 4/14 and 12/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/14 and 12/8
4/14 - 12/8
The LCM of 14 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 14, 8 |
| 7, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 4 = 56
= 4 x 4 - 12 x 7/56
= 16 - 84/56
= -68/56
= -17/14
Result: -17/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/14 and 12/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/14 and 12/8?
To subtract fractions 4/14 and 12/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/14.
2. What is 4/14 minus 12/8 as a fraction?
4/14 minus 12/8 as a fraction is equal to -17/14.
3. How to subtract 4/14 and 12/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/14 and 12/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/14 quickly.