9/8 Minus 1/5, Solve 9/8 - 1/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 9/8 and 1/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 9/8 and 1/5?
The given fractions are 9/8 and 1/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 9/8 and 1/5
9/8 - 1/5
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
= 9 x 5 - 1 x 8/40
= 45 - 8/40
= 37/40
Result: 37/40
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 9/8 and 1/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 9/8 and 1/5?
To subtract fractions 9/8 and 1/5 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 37/40.
2. What is 9/8 minus 1/5 as a fraction?
9/8 minus 1/5 as a fraction is equal to 37/40.
3. How to subtract 9/8 and 1/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 9/8 and 1/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 37/40 quickly.