4/8 Minus 2/7, Solve 4/8 - 2/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/8 and 2/7 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 2/7?
The given fractions are 4/8 and 2/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/8 and 2/7
4/8 - 2/7
The LCM of 8 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 4 x 7 - 2 x 8/56
= 28 - 16/56
= 12/56
= 3/14
Result: 3/14
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/8 and 2/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/8 and 2/7?
To subtract fractions 4/8 and 2/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 7 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/14.
2. What is 4/8 minus 2/7 as a fraction?
4/8 minus 2/7 as a fraction is equal to 3/14.
3. How to subtract 4/8 and 2/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/8 and 2/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/14 quickly.