1/2 Minus 5/2, Solve 1/2 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/2 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/2 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 1/2 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/2 and 5/2
1/2 - 5/2
If the L.C.M of the denominators of the both fractions 1/2 and 5/2 are same, the numerators are subtracted directly taking the similar integer as the denominator
= 1 - 5/2
= -4/2
= -2/1
Result: -2/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/2 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/2 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 1/2 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 2 and 2 value i.e 2. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/1.
2. What is 1/2 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
1/2 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -2/1.
3. How to subtract 1/2 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/2 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/1 quickly.