8/7 Minus 5/6, Solve 8/7 - 5/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/7 and 5/6 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 5/6?
The given fractions are 8/7 and 5/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/7 and 5/6
8/7 - 5/6
The LCM of 7 and 6 (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 6 - 5 x 7/42
= 48 - 35/42
= 13/42
Result: 13/42
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/7 and 5/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/7 and 5/6?
To subtract fractions 8/7 and 5/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 6 value i.e 42. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 13/42.
2. What is 8/7 minus 5/6 as a fraction?
8/7 minus 5/6 as a fraction is equal to 13/42.
3. How to subtract 8/7 and 5/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/7 and 5/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 13/42 quickly.