14/8 Minus 1/5, Solve 14/8 - 1/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 14/8 and 1/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 14/8 and 1/5?
The given fractions are 14/8 and 1/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 14/8 and 1/5
14/8 - 1/5
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
= 14 x 5 - 1 x 8/40
= 70 - 8/40
= 62/40
= 31/20
Result: 31/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 14/8 and 1/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 14/8 and 1/5?
To subtract fractions 14/8 and 1/5 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 31/20.
2. What is 14/8 minus 1/5 as a fraction?
14/8 minus 1/5 as a fraction is equal to 31/20.
3. How to subtract 14/8 and 1/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 14/8 and 1/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/20 quickly.