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