1/8 Minus 5/19, Solve 1/8 - 5/19 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/8 and 5/19 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/8 and 5/19?
The given fractions are 1/8 and 5/19
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/8 and 5/19
1/8 - 5/19
The LCM of 8 and 19 (denominators of the fractions) is 152
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 152
= 1 x 19 - 5 x 8/152
= 19 - 40/152
= -21/152
Result: -21/152
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/8 and 5/19
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/8 and 5/19?
To subtract fractions 1/8 and 5/19 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 19 value i.e 152. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -21/152.
2. What is 1/8 minus 5/19 as a fraction?
1/8 minus 5/19 as a fraction is equal to -21/152.
3. How to subtract 1/8 and 5/19 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/8 and 5/19 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -21/152 quickly.