8/5 Minus 7/1, Solve 8/5 - 7/1 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 7/1 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 7/1?
The given fractions are 8/5 and 7/1
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 7/1
8/5 - 7/1
The LCM of 5 and 1 (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 1 - 7 x 5/5
= 8 - 35/5
= -27/5
Result: -27/5
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 7/1
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 7/1?
To subtract fractions 8/5 and 7/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 1 value i.e 5. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -27/5.
2. What is 8/5 minus 7/1 as a fraction?
8/5 minus 7/1 as a fraction is equal to -27/5.
3. How to subtract 8/5 and 7/1 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 7/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -27/5 quickly.