8/12 Minus 6/5, Solve 8/12 - 6/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/12 and 6/5 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 6/5?
The given fractions are 8/12 and 6/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/12 and 6/5
8/12 - 6/5
The LCM of 12 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 60
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 60
= 8 x 5 - 6 x 12/60
= 40 - 72/60
= -32/60
= -8/15
Result: -8/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/12 and 6/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/12 and 6/5?
To subtract fractions 8/12 and 6/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 5 value i.e 60. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/15.
2. What is 8/12 minus 6/5 as a fraction?
8/12 minus 6/5 as a fraction is equal to -8/15.
3. How to subtract 8/12 and 6/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/12 and 6/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/15 quickly.