1/6 Minus 7/10, Solve 1/6 - 7/10 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/6 and 7/10 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/6 and 7/10?
The given fractions are 1/6 and 7/10
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/6 and 7/10
1/6 - 7/10
The LCM of 6 and 10 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
| 2 | 6, 10 |
| 3, 5 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 5 = 30
= 1 x 5 - 7 x 3/30
= 5 - 21/30
= -16/30
= -8/15
Result: -8/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/6 and 7/10
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/6 and 7/10?
To subtract fractions 1/6 and 7/10 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 10 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -8/15.
2. What is 1/6 minus 7/10 as a fraction?
1/6 minus 7/10 as a fraction is equal to -8/15.
3. How to subtract 1/6 and 7/10 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/6 and 7/10 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -8/15 quickly.