5/13 Minus 2/4, Solve 5/13 - 2/4 as a Fraction
Calculate the subtraction of fractions 5/13 and 2/4 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 2/4?
The given fractions are 5/13 and 2/4
Firstly the L.C.M should be done for the denominators of the two fractions 5/13 and 2/4
5/13 - 2/4
The LCM of 13 and 4 (denominators of the fractions) is 52
Given numbers has no common factors except 1. So, there LCM is their product i.e 52
= 5 x 4 - 2 x 13/52
= 20 - 26/52
= -6/52
= -3/26
Result: -3/26
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FAQs on Subtraction of Fractions 5/13 and 2/4
1. How do you subtract fractions with different denominators 5/13 and 2/4?
To subtract fractions 5/13 and 2/4 with like/different denominators find the denominators LCM and make both fractions' denominators equal to the LCM of 13 and 4 value i.e 52. After that add numerators and simplify the fraction i.e -3/26.
2. What is 5/13 minus 2/4 as a fraction?
5/13 minus 2/4 as a fraction is equal to -3/26.
3. How to subtract 5/13 and 2/4 on a calculator?
You have to give these numbers 5/13 and 2/4 in the input fields and press the calculate button of the tool to avail the answer -3/26 quickly.