4/8 Minus 7/9, Solve 4/8 - 7/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/8 and 7/9 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 7/9?
The given fractions are 4/8 and 7/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/8 and 7/9
4/8 - 7/9
The LCM of 8 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 4 x 9 - 7 x 8/72
= 36 - 56/72
= -20/72
= -5/18
Result: -5/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/8 and 7/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/8 and 7/9?
To subtract fractions 4/8 and 7/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 9 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/18.
2. What is 4/8 minus 7/9 as a fraction?
4/8 minus 7/9 as a fraction is equal to -5/18.
3. How to subtract 4/8 and 7/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/8 and 7/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/18 quickly.