7/8 Minus 10/5, Solve 7/8 - 10/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 7/8 and 10/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 7/8 and 10/5?
The given fractions are 7/8 and 10/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 7/8 and 10/5
7/8 - 10/5
The LCM of 8 and 5 (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 5 - 10 x 8/40
= 35 - 80/40
= -45/40
= -9/8
Result: -9/8
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 7/8 and 10/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 7/8 and 10/5?
To subtract fractions 7/8 and 10/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 8 and 5 value i.e 40. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -9/8.
2. What is 7/8 minus 10/5 as a fraction?
7/8 minus 10/5 as a fraction is equal to -9/8.
3. How to subtract 7/8 and 10/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 7/8 and 10/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -9/8 quickly.