8/6 Minus 6/2, Solve 8/6 - 6/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/6 and 6/2 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 6/2?
The given fractions are 8/6 and 6/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/6 and 6/2
8/6 - 6/2
The LCM of 6 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 2 | 6, 2 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 1 = 6
= 8 x 1 - 6 x 3/6
= 8 - 18/6
= -10/6
= -5/3
Result: -5/3
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/6 and 6/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/6 and 6/2?
To subtract fractions 8/6 and 6/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 2 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/3.
2. What is 8/6 minus 6/2 as a fraction?
8/6 minus 6/2 as a fraction is equal to -5/3.
3. How to subtract 8/6 and 6/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/6 and 6/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/3 quickly.