12/8 Minus 19/5, Solve 12/8 - 19/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 12/8 and 19/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 12/8 and 19/5?
The given fractions are 12/8 and 19/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 12/8 and 19/5
12/8 - 19/5
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
= 12 x 5 - 19 x 8/40
= 60 - 152/40
= -92/40
= -23/10
Result: -23/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 12/8 and 19/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 12/8 and 19/5?
To subtract fractions 12/8 and 19/5 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 -23/10.
2. What is 12/8 minus 19/5 as a fraction?
12/8 minus 19/5 as a fraction is equal to -23/10.
3. How to subtract 12/8 and 19/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 12/8 and 19/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -23/10 quickly.