10/8 Minus 15/10, Solve 10/8 - 15/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/8 and 15/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 10/8 and 15/10?
The given fractions are 10/8 and 15/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/8 and 15/10
10/8 - 15/10
The LCM of 8 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 8, 10 |
| 4, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 4 x 5 = 40
= 10 x 5 - 15 x 4/40
= 50 - 60/40
= -10/40
= -1/4
Result: -1/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/8 and 15/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/8 and 15/10?
To subtract fractions 10/8 and 15/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 10 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/4.
2. What is 10/8 minus 15/10 as a fraction?
10/8 minus 15/10 as a fraction is equal to -1/4.
3. How to subtract 10/8 and 15/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/8 and 15/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/4 quickly.