8/12 Minus 3/2, Solve 8/12 - 3/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/12 and 3/2 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 3/2?
The given fractions are 8/12 and 3/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/12 and 3/2
8/12 - 3/2
The LCM of 12 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 12, 2 |
| 6, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 6 x 1 = 12
= 8 x 1 - 3 x 6/12
= 8 - 18/12
= -10/12
= -5/6
Result: -5/6
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/12 and 3/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/12 and 3/2?
To subtract fractions 8/12 and 3/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 2 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/6.
2. What is 8/12 minus 3/2 as a fraction?
8/12 minus 3/2 as a fraction is equal to -5/6.
3. How to subtract 8/12 and 3/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/12 and 3/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/6 quickly.