2/1 Minus 5/13, Solve 2/1 - 5/13 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/1 and 5/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/1 and 5/13?
The given fractions are 2/1 and 5/13
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/1 and 5/13
2/1 - 5/13
The LCM of 1 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 13
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 13
= 2 x 13 - 5 x 1/13
= 26 - 5/13
= 21/13
Result: 21/13
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/1 and 5/13
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/1 and 5/13?
To subtract fractions 2/1 and 5/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 13 value i.e 13. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 21/13.
2. What is 2/1 minus 5/13 as a fraction?
2/1 minus 5/13 as a fraction is equal to 21/13.
3. How to subtract 2/1 and 5/13 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/1 and 5/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 21/13 quickly.