8/12 Minus 9/7, Solve 8/12 - 9/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/12 and 9/7 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 9/7?
The given fractions are 8/12 and 9/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/12 and 9/7
8/12 - 9/7
The LCM of 12 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 84
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 84
= 8 x 7 - 9 x 12/84
= 56 - 108/84
= -52/84
= -13/21
Result: -13/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/12 and 9/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/12 and 9/7?
To subtract fractions 8/12 and 9/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 12 and 7 value i.e 84. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/21.
2. What is 8/12 minus 9/7 as a fraction?
8/12 minus 9/7 as a fraction is equal to -13/21.
3. How to subtract 8/12 and 9/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/12 and 9/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/21 quickly.