5/6 Minus 9/8, Solve 5/6 - 9/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/6 and 9/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/6 and 9/8?
The given fractions are 5/6 and 9/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/6 and 9/8
5/6 - 9/8
The LCM of 6 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 6, 8 |
| 3, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 4 = 24
= 5 x 4 - 9 x 3/24
= 20 - 27/24
= -7/24
Result: -7/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/6 and 9/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/6 and 9/8?
To subtract fractions 5/6 and 9/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -7/24.
2. What is 5/6 minus 9/8 as a fraction?
5/6 minus 9/8 as a fraction is equal to -7/24.
3. How to subtract 5/6 and 9/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/6 and 9/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -7/24 quickly.