5/1 Minus 7/14, Solve 5/1 - 7/14 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/1 and 7/14 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/1 and 7/14?
The given fractions are 5/1 and 7/14
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/1 and 7/14
5/1 - 7/14
The LCM of 1 and 14 (denominators of the fractions) is 14
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 14
= 5 x 14 - 7 x 1/14
= 70 - 7/14
= 63/14
= 9/2
Result: 9/2
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/1 and 7/14
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/1 and 7/14?
To subtract fractions 5/1 and 7/14 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 1 and 14 value i.e 14. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e 9/2.
2. What is 5/1 minus 7/14 as a fraction?
5/1 minus 7/14 as a fraction is equal to 9/2.
3. How to subtract 5/1 and 7/14 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/1 and 7/14 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer 9/2 quickly.