8/12 Minus 5/8, Solve 8/12 - 5/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/12 and 5/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/12 and 5/8?
The given fractions are 8/12 and 5/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/12 and 5/8
8/12 - 5/8
The LCM of 12 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 24
| 2 | 12, 8 |
| 2 | 6, 4 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 3 x 2 = 24
= 8 x 2 - 5 x 3/24
= 16 - 15/24
= 1/24
Result: 1/24
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/12 and 5/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/12 and 5/8?
To subtract fractions 8/12 and 5/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 8 value i.e 24. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/24.
2. What is 8/12 minus 5/8 as a fraction?
8/12 minus 5/8 as a fraction is equal to 1/24.
3. How to subtract 8/12 and 5/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/12 and 5/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/24 quickly.