4/10 Minus 8/2, Solve 4/10 - 8/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/10 and 8/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/10 and 8/2?
The given fractions are 4/10 and 8/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/10 and 8/2
4/10 - 8/2
The LCM of 10 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 10
| 2 | 10, 2 |
| 5, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 1 = 10
= 4 x 1 - 8 x 5/10
= 4 - 40/10
= -36/10
= -18/5
Result: -18/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/10 and 8/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/10 and 8/2?
To subtract fractions 4/10 and 8/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 2 value i.e 10. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -18/5.
2. What is 4/10 minus 8/2 as a fraction?
4/10 minus 8/2 as a fraction is equal to -18/5.
3. How to subtract 4/10 and 8/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/10 and 8/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -18/5 quickly.