10/8 Minus 5/5, Solve 10/8 - 5/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 10/8 and 5/5 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 5/5?
The given fractions are 10/8 and 5/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 10/8 and 5/5
10/8 - 5/5
The LCM of 8 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40
= 10 x 5 - 5 x 8/40
= 50 - 40/40
= 10/40
= 1/4
Result: 1/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 10/8 and 5/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 10/8 and 5/5?
To subtract fractions 10/8 and 5/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 5 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 1/4.
2. What is 10/8 minus 5/5 as a fraction?
10/8 minus 5/5 as a fraction is equal to 1/4.
3. How to subtract 10/8 and 5/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 10/8 and 5/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/4 quickly.