6/9 Minus 12/8, Solve 6/9 - 12/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/9 and 12/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/9 and 12/8?
The given fractions are 6/9 and 12/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/9 and 12/8
6/9 - 12/8
The LCM of 9 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 72
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 72
= 6 x 8 - 12 x 9/72
= 48 - 108/72
= -60/72
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/9 and 12/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/9 and 12/8?
To subtract fractions 6/9 and 12/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 8 value i.e 72. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 6/9 minus 12/8 as a fraction?
6/9 minus 12/8 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 6/9 and 12/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/9 and 12/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.