Created By : Abhinandan Kumar

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Last Updated : Mar 28, 2025


Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/11 and 2/4 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 5/11 and 2/4?

The given fractions are 5/11 and 2/4

Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/11 and 2/4

5/11 - 2/4

The LCM of 11 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 44

Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 44


= 5 x 4 - 2 x 11/44

= 20 - 22/44

= -2/44

= -1/22

Result: -1/22

FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/11 and 2/4

1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/11 and 2/4?

To subtract fractions 5/11 and 2/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 11 and 4 value i.e 44. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -1/22.

2. What is 5/11 minus 2/4 as a fraction?

5/11 minus 2/4 as a fraction is equal to -1/22.

3. How to subtract 5/11 and 2/4 on a calculator?

You have to give these numbers 5/11 and 2/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -1/22 quickly.