8/5 Minus 13/8, Solve 8/5 - 13/8 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 13/8 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 8/5 and 13/8?
The given fractions are 8/5 and 13/8
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 13/8
8/5 - 13/8
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
= 8 x 8 - 13 x 5/40
= 64 - 65/40
= -1/40
Result: -1/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 13/8
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 13/8?
To subtract fractions 8/5 and 13/8 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 -1/40.
2. What is 8/5 minus 13/8 as a fraction?
8/5 minus 13/8 as a fraction is equal to -1/40.
3. How to subtract 8/5 and 13/8 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 13/8 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/40 quickly.