8/1 Minus 2/5, Solve 8/1 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/1 and 2/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/1 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 8/1 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/1 and 2/5
8/1 - 2/5
The LCM of 1 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 5
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 5
= 8 x 5 - 2 x 1/5
= 40 - 2/5
= 38/5
Result: 38/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/1 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/1 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 8/1 and 2/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 5 value i.e 5. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 38/5.
2. What is 8/1 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
8/1 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 38/5.
3. How to subtract 8/1 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/1 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 38/5 quickly.