Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

Reviewed By : Rajashekhar Valipishetty

Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/1 and 3/1 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.




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How do you Subtract Fractions 5/1 and 3/1?

The given fractions are 5/1 and 3/1

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/1 and 3/1

5/1 - 3/1

If the L.C.M of the denominators of the both fractions 5/1 and 3/1 are same, the numerators are subtracted directly taking the similar integer as the denominator

= 5 - 3/1

= 2/1

Result: 2/1

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/1 and 3/1

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/1 and 3/1?

To subtract fractions 5/1 and 3/1 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 1 value i.e 1. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 2/1.

2. What is 5/1 minus 3/1 as a fraction?

5/1 minus 3/1 as a fraction is equal to 2/1.

3. How to subtract 5/1 and 3/1 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/1 and 3/1 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 2/1 quickly.