8/4 Minus 7/1, Solve 8/4 - 7/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/4 and 7/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/4 and 7/1?
The given fractions are 8/4 and 7/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/4 and 7/1
8/4 - 7/1
The LCM of 4 and 1 (denominators of the fractions) is 4
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 4
= 8 x 1 - 7 x 4/4
= 8 - 28/4
= -20/4
= -5/1
Result: -5/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/4 and 7/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/4 and 7/1?
To subtract fractions 8/4 and 7/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 1 value i.e 4. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/1.
2. What is 8/4 minus 7/1 as a fraction?
8/4 minus 7/1 as a fraction is equal to -5/1.
3. How to subtract 8/4 and 7/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/4 and 7/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/1 quickly.