5/1 Minus 9/8, Solve 5/1 - 9/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/1 and 9/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/1 and 9/8?
The given fractions are 5/1 and 9/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/1 and 9/8
5/1 - 9/8
The LCM of 1 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 8
= 5 x 8 - 9 x 1/8
= 40 - 9/8
= 31/8
Result: 31/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/1 and 9/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/1 and 9/8?
To subtract fractions 5/1 and 9/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 31/8.
2. What is 5/1 minus 9/8 as a fraction?
5/1 minus 9/8 as a fraction is equal to 31/8.
3. How to subtract 5/1 and 9/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/1 and 9/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 31/8 quickly.