7/9 Minus 8/6, Solve 7/9 - 8/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/9 and 8/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/9 and 8/6?
The given fractions are 7/9 and 8/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/9 and 8/6
7/9 - 8/6
The LCM of 9 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 18
| 3 | 9, 6 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 2 = 18
= 7 x 2 - 8 x 3/18
= 14 - 24/18
= -10/18
= -5/9
Result: -5/9
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/9 and 8/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/9 and 8/6?
To subtract fractions 7/9 and 8/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 6 value i.e 18. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/9.
2. What is 7/9 minus 8/6 as a fraction?
7/9 minus 8/6 as a fraction is equal to -5/9.
3. How to subtract 7/9 and 8/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/9 and 8/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/9 quickly.