9/8 Minus 8/2, Solve 9/8 - 8/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/8 and 8/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/8 and 8/2?
The given fractions are 9/8 and 8/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/8 and 8/2
9/8 - 8/2
The LCM of 8 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 8, 2 |
| 4, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 1 = 8
= 9 x 1 - 8 x 4/8
= 9 - 32/8
= -23/8
Result: -23/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/8 and 8/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/8 and 8/2?
To subtract fractions 9/8 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 2 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -23/8.
2. What is 9/8 minus 8/2 as a fraction?
9/8 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to -23/8.
3. How to subtract 9/8 and 8/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/8 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/8 quickly.