4/7 Minus 8/6, Solve 4/7 - 8/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/7 and 8/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/7 and 8/6?
The given fractions are 4/7 and 8/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/7 and 8/6
4/7 - 8/6
The LCM of 7 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42
= 4 x 6 - 8 x 7/42
= 24 - 56/42
= -32/42
= -16/21
Result: -16/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/7 and 8/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/7 and 8/6?
To subtract fractions 4/7 and 8/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 6 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -16/21.
2. What is 4/7 minus 8/6 as a fraction?
4/7 minus 8/6 as a fraction is equal to -16/21.
3. How to subtract 4/7 and 8/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/7 and 8/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -16/21 quickly.