7/5 Minus 4/8, Solve 7/5 - 4/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/5 and 4/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/5 and 4/8?
The given fractions are 7/5 and 4/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/5 and 4/8
7/5 - 4/8
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
= 7 x 8 - 4 x 5/40
= 56 - 20/40
= 36/40
= 9/10
Result: 9/10
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/5 and 4/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/5 and 4/8?
To subtract fractions 7/5 and 4/8 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 9/10.
2. What is 7/5 minus 4/8 as a fraction?
7/5 minus 4/8 as a fraction is equal to 9/10.
3. How to subtract 7/5 and 4/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/5 and 4/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/10 quickly.