3/6 Minus 5/2, Solve 3/6 - 5/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 3/6 and 5/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 3/6 and 5/2?
The given fractions are 3/6 and 5/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 3/6 and 5/2
3/6 - 5/2
The LCM of 6 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 6
| 2 | 6, 2 |
| 3, 1 |
So the lcm of the given numbers is 2 x 3 x 1 = 6
= 3 x 1 - 5 x 3/6
= 3 - 15/6
= -12/6
= -2/1
Result: -2/1
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 3/6 and 5/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 3/6 and 5/2?
To subtract fractions 3/6 and 5/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 2 value i.e 6. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -2/1.
2. What is 3/6 minus 5/2 as a fraction?
3/6 minus 5/2 as a fraction is equal to -2/1.
3. How to subtract 3/6 and 5/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 3/6 and 5/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -2/1 quickly.