7/6 Minus 6/8, Solve 7/6 - 6/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/6 and 6/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/6 and 6/8?
The given fractions are 7/6 and 6/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/6 and 6/8
7/6 - 6/8
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
= 7 x 4 - 6 x 3/24
= 28 - 18/24
= 10/24
= 5/12
Result: 5/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/6 and 6/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/6 and 6/8?
To subtract fractions 7/6 and 6/8 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 5/12.
2. What is 7/6 minus 6/8 as a fraction?
7/6 minus 6/8 as a fraction is equal to 5/12.
3. How to subtract 7/6 and 6/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/6 and 6/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 5/12 quickly.