5/8 Minus 14/10, Solve 5/8 - 14/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/8 and 14/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/8 and 14/10?
The given fractions are 5/8 and 14/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/8 and 14/10
5/8 - 14/10
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
= 5 x 5 - 14 x 4/40
= 25 - 56/40
= -31/40
Result: -31/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/8 and 14/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/8 and 14/10?
To subtract fractions 5/8 and 14/10 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 -31/40.
2. What is 5/8 minus 14/10 as a fraction?
5/8 minus 14/10 as a fraction is equal to -31/40.
3. How to subtract 5/8 and 14/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/8 and 14/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -31/40 quickly.