4/8 Minus 12/14, Solve 4/8 - 12/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/8 and 12/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/8 and 12/14?
The given fractions are 4/8 and 12/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/8 and 12/14
4/8 - 12/14
The LCM of 8 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 8, 14 |
| 4, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 7 = 56
= 4 x 7 - 12 x 4/56
= 28 - 48/56
= -20/56
= -5/14
Result: -5/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/8 and 12/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/8 and 12/14?
To subtract fractions 4/8 and 12/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 14 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/14.
2. What is 4/8 minus 12/14 as a fraction?
4/8 minus 12/14 as a fraction is equal to -5/14.
3. How to subtract 4/8 and 12/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/8 and 12/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/14 quickly.