1/5 Minus 5/6, Solve 1/5 - 5/6 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/5 and 5/6 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/5 and 5/6?
The given fractions are 1/5 and 5/6
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/5 and 5/6
1/5 - 5/6
The LCM of 5 and 6 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 1 x 6 - 5 x 5/30
= 6 - 25/30
= -19/30
Result: -19/30
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/5 and 5/6
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/5 and 5/6?
To subtract fractions 1/5 and 5/6 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 6 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -19/30.
2. What is 1/5 minus 5/6 as a fraction?
1/5 minus 5/6 as a fraction is equal to -19/30.
3. How to subtract 1/5 and 5/6 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/5 and 5/6 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -19/30 quickly.