1/5 Minus 8/2, Solve 1/5 - 8/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 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 1/5 and 8/2?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 8/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 8/2
1/5 - 8/2
The LCM of 5 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 10
= 1 x 2 - 8 x 5/10
= 2 - 40/10
= -38/10
= -19/5
Result: -19/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 8/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 8/2?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/5.
2. What is 1/5 minus 8/2 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to -19/5.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 8/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/5 quickly.