Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


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.




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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

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.