8/11 Minus 12/8, Solve 8/11 - 12/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/11 and 12/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/11 and 12/8?
The given fractions are 8/11 and 12/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/11 and 12/8
8/11 - 12/8
The LCM of 11 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 88
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 88
= 8 x 8 - 12 x 11/88
= 64 - 132/88
= -68/88
= -17/22
Result: -17/22
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/11 and 12/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/11 and 12/8?
To subtract fractions 8/11 and 12/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 8 value i.e 88. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/22.
2. What is 8/11 minus 12/8 as a fraction?
8/11 minus 12/8 as a fraction is equal to -17/22.
3. How to subtract 8/11 and 12/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/11 and 12/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/22 quickly.