8/12 Minus 12/9, Solve 8/12 - 12/9 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/12 and 12/9 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/12 and 12/9?
The given fractions are 8/12 and 12/9
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/12 and 12/9
8/12 - 12/9
The LCM of 12 and 9 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 3 | 12, 9 |
| 4, 3 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 4 x 3 = 36
= 8 x 3 - 12 x 4/36
= 24 - 48/36
= -24/36
= -2/3
Result: -2/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/12 and 12/9
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/12 and 12/9?
To subtract fractions 8/12 and 12/9 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 9 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/3.
2. What is 8/12 minus 12/9 as a fraction?
8/12 minus 12/9 as a fraction is equal to -2/3.
3. How to subtract 8/12 and 12/9 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/12 and 12/9 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/3 quickly.