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