8/6 Minus 14/7, Solve 8/6 - 14/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/6 and 14/7 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 14/7?
The given fractions are 8/6 and 14/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/6 and 14/7
8/6 - 14/7
The LCM of 6 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 42
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 42
= 8 x 7 - 14 x 6/42
= 56 - 84/42
= -28/42
= -2/3
Result: -2/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/6 and 14/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/6 and 14/7?
To subtract fractions 8/6 and 14/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 7 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/3.
2. What is 8/6 minus 14/7 as a fraction?
8/6 minus 14/7 as a fraction is equal to -2/3.
3. How to subtract 8/6 and 14/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/6 and 14/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/3 quickly.