2/8 Minus 5/7, Solve 2/8 - 5/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/8 and 5/7 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 5/7?
The given fractions are 2/8 and 5/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/8 and 5/7
2/8 - 5/7
The LCM of 8 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 56
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 56
= 2 x 7 - 5 x 8/56
= 14 - 40/56
= -26/56
= -13/28
Result: -13/28
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/8 and 5/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/8 and 5/7?
To subtract fractions 2/8 and 5/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 7 value i.e 56. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/28.
2. What is 2/8 minus 5/7 as a fraction?
2/8 minus 5/7 as a fraction is equal to -13/28.
3. How to subtract 2/8 and 5/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/8 and 5/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/28 quickly.