5/8 Minus 8/4, Solve 5/8 - 8/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/8 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 5/8 and 8/4?
The given fractions are 5/8 and 8/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/8 and 8/4
5/8 - 8/4
The LCM of 8 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 8, 4 |
| 2 | 4, 2 |
| 1, 2 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 2 x 1 x 2 = 8
= 5 x 1 - 8 x 2/8
= 5 - 16/8
= -11/8
Result: -11/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/8 and 8/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/8 and 8/4?
To subtract fractions 5/8 and 8/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 4 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -11/8.
2. What is 5/8 minus 8/4 as a fraction?
5/8 minus 8/4 as a fraction is equal to -11/8.
3. How to subtract 5/8 and 8/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/8 and 8/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -11/8 quickly.