8/6 Minus 12/14, Solve 8/6 - 12/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/6 and 12/14 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 12/14?
The given fractions are 8/6 and 12/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/6 and 12/14
8/6 - 12/14
The LCM of 6 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
| 2 | 6, 14 |
| 3, 7 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 7 = 42
= 8 x 7 - 12 x 3/42
= 56 - 36/42
= 20/42
= 10/21
Result: 10/21
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/6 and 12/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/6 and 12/14?
To subtract fractions 8/6 and 12/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 14 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 10/21.
2. What is 8/6 minus 12/14 as a fraction?
8/6 minus 12/14 as a fraction is equal to 10/21.
3. How to subtract 8/6 and 12/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/6 and 12/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 10/21 quickly.