6/8 Minus 5/10, Solve 6/8 - 5/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 6/8 and 5/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 6/8 and 5/10?
The given fractions are 6/8 and 5/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 6/8 and 5/10
6/8 - 5/10
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
= 6 x 5 - 5 x 4/40
= 30 - 20/40
= 10/40
= 1/4
Result: 1/4
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 6/8 and 5/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 6/8 and 5/10?
To subtract fractions 6/8 and 5/10 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 1/4.
2. What is 6/8 minus 5/10 as a fraction?
6/8 minus 5/10 as a fraction is equal to 1/4.
3. How to subtract 6/8 and 5/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 6/8 and 5/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 1/4 quickly.