1/8 Minus 5/7, Solve 1/8 - 5/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/8 and 5/7 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 5/7?
The given fractions are 1/8 and 5/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/8 and 5/7
1/8 - 5/7
The LCM of 8 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 1 x 7 - 5 x 8/56
= 7 - 40/56
= -33/56
Result: -33/56
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/8 and 5/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/8 and 5/7?
To subtract fractions 1/8 and 5/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 7 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -33/56.
2. What is 1/8 minus 5/7 as a fraction?
1/8 minus 5/7 as a fraction is equal to -33/56.
3. How to subtract 1/8 and 5/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/8 and 5/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -33/56 quickly.