7/2 Minus 5/8, Solve 7/2 - 5/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/2 and 5/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/2 and 5/8?
The given fractions are 7/2 and 5/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/2 and 5/8
7/2 - 5/8
The LCM of 2 and 8 (denominators of the fractions) is 8
| 2 | 2, 8 |
| 1, 4 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 1 x 4 = 8
= 7 x 4 - 5 x 1/8
= 28 - 5/8
= 23/8
Result: 23/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/2 and 5/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/2 and 5/8?
To subtract fractions 7/2 and 5/8 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 8 value i.e 8. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 23/8.
2. What is 7/2 minus 5/8 as a fraction?
7/2 minus 5/8 as a fraction is equal to 23/8.
3. How to subtract 7/2 and 5/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/2 and 5/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 23/8 quickly.