4/6 Minus 2/5, Solve 4/6 - 2/5 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 4/6 and 2/5 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 4/6 and 2/5?
The given fractions are 4/6 and 2/5
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 4/6 and 2/5
4/6 - 2/5
The LCM of 6 and 5 (denominators of the fractions) is 30
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 30
= 4 x 5 - 2 x 6/30
= 20 - 12/30
= 8/30
= 4/15
Result: 4/15
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 4/6 and 2/5
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 4/6 and 2/5?
To subtract fractions 4/6 and 2/5 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 6 and 5 value i.e 30. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 4/15.
2. What is 4/6 minus 2/5 as a fraction?
4/6 minus 2/5 as a fraction is equal to 4/15.
3. How to subtract 4/6 and 2/5 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 4/6 and 2/5 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 4/15 quickly.