Subtract 10/8 from 10/5
1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/8
105 - 108 is 34.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
105 = 10 × 85 × 8 = 8040 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
108 = 10 × 58 × 5 = 5040 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8040 - 5040 = 80 - 5040 = 3040 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34
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