2/10 Minus 12/8, Solve 2/10 - 12/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/10 and 12/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/10 and 12/8?
The given fractions are 2/10 and 12/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/10 and 12/8
2/10 - 12/8
The LCM of 10 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
| 2 | 10, 8 |
| 5, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 4 = 40
= 2 x 4 - 12 x 5/40
= 8 - 60/40
= -52/40
= -13/10
Result: -13/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/10 and 12/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/10 and 12/8?
To subtract fractions 2/10 and 12/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 8 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/10.
2. What is 2/10 minus 12/8 as a fraction?
2/10 minus 12/8 as a fraction is equal to -13/10.
3. How to subtract 2/10 and 12/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/10 and 12/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/10 quickly.