4/10 Minus 8/4, Solve 4/10 - 8/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/10 and 8/4 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 8/4?
The given fractions are 4/10 and 8/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/10 and 8/4
4/10 - 8/4
The LCM of 10 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 20
| 2 | 10, 4 |
| 5, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 5 x 2 = 20
= 4 x 2 - 8 x 5/20
= 8 - 40/20
= -32/20
= -8/5
Result: -8/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/10 and 8/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/10 and 8/4?
To subtract fractions 4/10 and 8/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 10 and 4 value i.e 20. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/5.
2. What is 4/10 minus 8/4 as a fraction?
4/10 minus 8/4 as a fraction is equal to -8/5.
3. How to subtract 4/10 and 8/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/10 and 8/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/5 quickly.