12/5 Minus 8/19, Solve 12/5 - 8/19 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/5 and 8/19 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/5 and 8/19?
The given fractions are 12/5 and 8/19
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/5 and 8/19
12/5 - 8/19
The LCM of 5 and 19 (denominators of the fractions) is 95
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 95
= 12 x 19 - 8 x 5/95
= 228 - 40/95
= 188/95
Result: 188/95
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/5 and 8/19
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/5 and 8/19?
To subtract fractions 12/5 and 8/19 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 19 value i.e 95. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 188/95.
2. What is 12/5 minus 8/19 as a fraction?
12/5 minus 8/19 as a fraction is equal to 188/95.
3. How to subtract 12/5 and 8/19 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/5 and 8/19 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 188/95 quickly.