8/6 Minus 12/5, Solve 8/6 - 12/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/6 and 12/5 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 12/5?
The given fractions are 8/6 and 12/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/6 and 12/5
8/6 - 12/5
The LCM of 6 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 8 x 5 - 12 x 6/30
= 40 - 72/30
= -32/30
= -16/15
Result: -16/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/6 and 12/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/6 and 12/5?
To subtract fractions 8/6 and 12/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 5 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -16/15.
2. What is 8/6 minus 12/5 as a fraction?
8/6 minus 12/5 as a fraction is equal to -16/15.
3. How to subtract 8/6 and 12/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/6 and 12/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -16/15 quickly.