3/10 Minus 2/8, Solve 3/10 - 2/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/10 and 2/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/10 and 2/8?
The given fractions are 3/10 and 2/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/10 and 2/8
3/10 - 2/8
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
= 3 x 4 - 2 x 5/40
= 12 - 10/40
= 2/40
= 1/20
Result: 1/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/10 and 2/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/10 and 2/8?
To subtract fractions 3/10 and 2/8 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 1/20.
2. What is 3/10 minus 2/8 as a fraction?
3/10 minus 2/8 as a fraction is equal to 1/20.
3. How to subtract 3/10 and 2/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/10 and 2/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/20 quickly.