2/8 Minus 2/5, Solve 2/8 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/8 and 2/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/8 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 2/8 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/8 and 2/5
2/8 - 2/5
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
= 2 x 5 - 2 x 8/40
= 10 - 16/40
= -6/40
= -3/20
Result: -3/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/8 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/8 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 2/8 and 2/5 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 -3/20.
2. What is 2/8 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
2/8 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to -3/20.
3. How to subtract 2/8 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/8 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/20 quickly.