How to calculate 5/6 minus 8/6 (What is 5/6 minus 8/6?)

How to calculate 5/6 minus 8/6

What is 5/6 minus 8/6? Here we will explain and show you how to calculate 5/6 minus 8/6.

Note that numbers below the divider line are called denominators and numbers above the divider line are called numerators.

We start by setting up 5/6 minus 8/6 like this so it is easier to read:

		5
		6

		8
		6

To subtract one fraction from another with the same denominator, simply subtract the numerators and leave the denominator alone:

		5 - 8
		6

		-3
		6

That is it! Now you know how to calculate 5/6 minus 8/6. The answer is below in its simplest form:

-1/2

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You may also be interested to know that you can get 5/6 minus 8/6 in decimal form by taking the fraction answer and dividing the numerator by the denominator.

-3 / 6 = -0.5