8/9 Minus 14/12, Solve 8/9 - 14/12 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/9 and 14/12 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/9 and 14/12?
The given fractions are 8/9 and 14/12
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/9 and 14/12
8/9 - 14/12
The LCM of 9 and 12 (denominators of the fractions) is 36
| 3 | 9, 12 |
| 3, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 3 x 3 x 4 = 36
= 8 x 4 - 14 x 3/36
= 32 - 42/36
= -10/36
= -5/18
Result: -5/18
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/9 and 14/12
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/9 and 14/12?
To subtract fractions 8/9 and 14/12 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 9 and 12 value i.e 36. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -5/18.
2. What is 8/9 minus 14/12 as a fraction?
8/9 minus 14/12 as a fraction is equal to -5/18.
3. How to subtract 8/9 and 14/12 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/9 and 14/12 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -5/18 quickly.