2/7 Minus 1/5, Solve 2/7 - 1/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 2/7 and 1/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 2/7 and 1/5?
The given fractions are 2/7 and 1/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 2/7 and 1/5
2/7 - 1/5
The LCM of 7 and 5 (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 5 - 1 x 7/35
= 10 - 7/35
= 3/35
Result: 3/35
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 2/7 and 1/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 2/7 and 1/5?
To subtract fractions 2/7 and 1/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 7 and 5 value i.e 35. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 3/35.
2. What is 2/7 minus 1/5 as a fraction?
2/7 minus 1/5 as a fraction is equal to 3/35.
3. How to subtract 2/7 and 1/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 2/7 and 1/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 3/35 quickly.