8/7 Minus 16/8, Solve 8/7 - 16/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/7 and 16/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/7 and 16/8?
The given fractions are 8/7 and 16/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/7 and 16/8
8/7 - 16/8
The LCM of 7 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 8 x 8 - 16 x 7/56
= 64 - 112/56
= -48/56
= -6/7
Result: -6/7
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/7 and 16/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/7 and 16/8?
To subtract fractions 8/7 and 16/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 8 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -6/7.
2. What is 8/7 minus 16/8 as a fraction?
8/7 minus 16/8 as a fraction is equal to -6/7.
3. How to subtract 8/7 and 16/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/7 and 16/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -6/7 quickly.