1/7 Minus 7/5, Solve 1/7 - 7/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 1/7 and 7/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 1/7 and 7/5?
The given fractions are 1/7 and 7/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 1/7 and 7/5
1/7 - 7/5
The LCM of 7 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 35
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 35
= 1 x 5 - 7 x 7/35
= 5 - 49/35
= -44/35
Result: -44/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 1/7 and 7/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 1/7 and 7/5?
To subtract fractions 1/7 and 7/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 5 value i.e 35. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -44/35.
2. What is 1/7 minus 7/5 as a fraction?
1/7 minus 7/5 as a fraction is equal to -44/35.
3. How to subtract 1/7 and 7/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 1/7 and 7/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -44/35 quickly.