2/5 Minus 2/7, Solve 2/5 - 2/7 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 2/7 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 2/7?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 2/7
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 2/7
2/5 - 2/7
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 - 2 x 5/35
= 14 - 10/35
= 4/35
Result: 4/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 2/7
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 2/7?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 2/7 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 4/35.
2. What is 2/5 minus 2/7 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 2/7 as a fraction is equal to 4/35.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 2/7 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 2/7 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/35 quickly.