6/2 Minus 2/8, Solve 6/2 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/2 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/2 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 6/2 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/2 and 2/8
6/2 - 2/8
The LCM of 2 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 2, 8 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 4 = 8
= 6 x 4 - 2 x 1/8
= 24 - 2/8
= 22/8
= 11/4
Result: 11/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/2 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/2 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 6/2 and 2/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 11/4.
2. What is 6/2 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
6/2 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 11/4.
3. How to subtract 6/2 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/2 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 11/4 quickly.