8/5 Minus 8/14, Solve 8/5 - 8/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 8/5 and 8/14 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 8/14?
The given fractions are 8/5 and 8/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 8/5 and 8/14
8/5 - 8/14
The LCM of 5 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 70
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 70
= 8 x 14 - 8 x 5/70
= 112 - 40/70
= 72/70
= 36/35
Result: 36/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 8/5 and 8/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 8/5 and 8/14?
To subtract fractions 8/5 and 8/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 14 value i.e 70. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 36/35.
2. What is 8/5 minus 8/14 as a fraction?
8/5 minus 8/14 as a fraction is equal to 36/35.
3. How to subtract 8/5 and 8/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 8/5 and 8/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 36/35 quickly.