8/1 Minus 12/3, Solve 8/1 - 12/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/1 and 12/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/1 and 12/3?
The given fractions are 8/1 and 12/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/1 and 12/3
8/1 - 12/3
The LCM of 1 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 3
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 3
= 8 x 3 - 12 x 1/3
= 24 - 12/3
= 12/3
= 4/1
Result: 4/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/1 and 12/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/1 and 12/3?
To subtract fractions 8/1 and 12/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 3 value i.e 3. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/1.
2. What is 8/1 minus 12/3 as a fraction?
8/1 minus 12/3 as a fraction is equal to 4/1.
3. How to subtract 8/1 and 12/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/1 and 12/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/1 quickly.