Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/3 and 8/13 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 2/3 and 8/13?

The given fractions are 2/3 and 8/13

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/3 and 8/13

2/3 - 8/13

The LCM of 3 and 13 (denominators of the fractions) is 39

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 39


= 2 x 13 - 8 x 3/39

= 26 - 24/39

= 2/39

Result: 2/39

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/3 and 8/13

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/3 and 8/13?

To subtract fractions 2/3 and 8/13 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 3 and 13 value i.e 39. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 2/39.

2. What is 2/3 minus 8/13 as a fraction?

2/3 minus 8/13 as a fraction is equal to 2/39.

3. How to subtract 2/3 and 8/13 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 2/3 and 8/13 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 2/39 quickly.