6/5 Minus 6/8, Solve 6/5 - 6/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/5 and 6/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/5 and 6/8?
The given fractions are 6/5 and 6/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/5 and 6/8
6/5 - 6/8
The LCM of 5 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 40
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 40
= 6 x 8 - 6 x 5/40
= 48 - 30/40
= 18/40
= 9/20
Result: 9/20
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/5 and 6/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/5 and 6/8?
To subtract fractions 6/5 and 6/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 8 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/20.
2. What is 6/5 minus 6/8 as a fraction?
6/5 minus 6/8 as a fraction is equal to 9/20.
3. How to subtract 6/5 and 6/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/5 and 6/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/20 quickly.