2/5 Minus 7/11, Solve 2/5 - 7/11 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/5 and 7/11 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 7/11?
The given fractions are 2/5 and 7/11
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/5 and 7/11
2/5 - 7/11
The LCM of 5 and 11 (denominators of the fractions) is 55
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 55
= 2 x 11 - 7 x 5/55
= 22 - 35/55
= -13/55
Result: -13/55
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/5 and 7/11
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/5 and 7/11?
To subtract fractions 2/5 and 7/11 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 5 and 11 value i.e 55. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -13/55.
2. What is 2/5 minus 7/11 as a fraction?
2/5 minus 7/11 as a fraction is equal to -13/55.
3. How to subtract 2/5 and 7/11 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/5 and 7/11 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -13/55 quickly.