7/1 Minus 1/8, Solve 7/1 - 1/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/1 and 1/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/1 and 1/8?
The given fractions are 7/1 and 1/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/1 and 1/8
7/1 - 1/8
The LCM of 1 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 8
= 7 x 8 - 1 x 1/8
= 56 - 1/8
= 55/8
Result: 55/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/1 and 1/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/1 and 1/8?
To subtract fractions 7/1 and 1/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 55/8.
2. What is 7/1 minus 1/8 as a fraction?
7/1 minus 1/8 as a fraction is equal to 55/8.
3. How to subtract 7/1 and 1/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/1 and 1/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 55/8 quickly.