5/13 Minus 13/2, Solve 5/13 - 13/2 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/13 and 13/2 with the help of the handy tool Subtraction of Fractions Calculator and get the detailed step-by-step answer.
How do you Subtract Fractions 5/13 and 13/2?
The given fractions are 5/13 and 13/2
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/13 and 13/2
5/13 - 13/2
The LCM of 13 and 2 (denominators of the fractions) is 26
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 26
= 5 x 2 - 13 x 13/26
= 10 - 169/26
= -159/26
Result: -159/26
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/13 and 13/2
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/13 and 13/2?
To subtract fractions 5/13 and 13/2 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 2 value i.e 26. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -159/26.
2. What is 5/13 minus 13/2 as a fraction?
5/13 minus 13/2 as a fraction is equal to -159/26.
3. How to subtract 5/13 and 13/2 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/13 and 13/2 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -159/26 quickly.