3/5 Minus 8/7, Solve 3/5 - 8/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/5 and 8/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/5 and 8/7?
The given fractions are 3/5 and 8/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/5 and 8/7
3/5 - 8/7
The LCM of 5 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 35
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 35
= 3 x 7 - 8 x 5/35
= 21 - 40/35
= -19/35
Result: -19/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/5 and 8/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/5 and 8/7?
To subtract fractions 3/5 and 8/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 7 value i.e 35. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/35.
2. What is 3/5 minus 8/7 as a fraction?
3/5 minus 8/7 as a fraction is equal to -19/35.
3. How to subtract 3/5 and 8/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/5 and 8/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/35 quickly.