Subtract 7/8 from 1/3
13 - 78 is -1324.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 8 is 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
13 = 1 × 83 × 8 = 824 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
78 = 7 × 38 × 3 = 2124 - Subtract the two fractions:
824 - 2124 = 8 - 2124 = -1324
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