1/4 Minus 5/3, Solve 1/4 - 5/3 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/4 and 5/3 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/4 and 5/3?
The given fractions are 1/4 and 5/3
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/4 and 5/3
1/4 - 5/3
The LCM of 4 and 3 (denominators of the fractions) is 12
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 12
= 1 x 3 - 5 x 4/12
= 3 - 20/12
= -17/12
Result: -17/12
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/4 and 5/3
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/4 and 5/3?
To subtract fractions 1/4 and 5/3 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 4 and 3 value i.e 12. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -17/12.
2. What is 1/4 minus 5/3 as a fraction?
1/4 minus 5/3 as a fraction is equal to -17/12.
3. How to subtract 1/4 and 5/3 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/4 and 5/3 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -17/12 quickly.