2/5 Minus 13/7, Solve 2/5 - 13/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 13/7 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/5 and 13/7?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 13/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 13/7
2/5 - 13/7
The LCM of 5 and 7 (denominators of the fractions) is 35
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 35
= 2 x 7 - 13 x 5/35
= 14 - 65/35
= -51/35
Result: -51/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 13/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 13/7?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 13/7 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 7 value i.e 35. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -51/35.
2. What is 2/5 minus 13/7 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 13/7 as a fraction is equal to -51/35.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 13/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 13/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -51/35 quickly.