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