7/14 Minus 9/8, Solve 7/14 - 9/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/14 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 7/14 and 9/8?
The given fractions are 7/14 and 9/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/14 and 9/8
7/14 - 9/8
The LCM of 14 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
| 2 | 14, 8 |
| 7, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 7 x 4 = 56
= 7 x 4 - 9 x 7/56
= 28 - 63/56
= -35/56
= -5/8
Result: -5/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/14 and 9/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/14 and 9/8?
To subtract fractions 7/14 and 9/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 14 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/8.
2. What is 7/14 minus 9/8 as a fraction?
7/14 minus 9/8 as a fraction is equal to -5/8.
3. How to subtract 7/14 and 9/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/14 and 9/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/8 quickly.