8/6 Minus 1/4, Solve 8/6 - 1/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/6 and 1/4 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/6 and 1/4?
The given fractions are 8/6 and 1/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/6 and 1/4
8/6 - 1/4
The LCM of 6 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
| 2 | 6, 4 |
| 3, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 2 = 12
= 8 x 2 - 1 x 3/12
= 16 - 3/12
= 13/12
Result: 13/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/6 and 1/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/6 and 1/4?
To subtract fractions 8/6 and 1/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 4 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/12.
2. What is 8/6 minus 1/4 as a fraction?
8/6 minus 1/4 as a fraction is equal to 13/12.
3. How to subtract 8/6 and 1/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/6 and 1/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/12 quickly.